The sand martin (Riparia riparia ), also known as the bank swallow (in the Americas), collared sand martin, or common sand martin, is a migratory passerine bird in the swallow family. It has a wide range in summer, embracing practically the whole of...
The brown-throated martin or brown-throated sand martin (Riparia paludicola ) is a small passerine bird in the swallow family. It was first formally described as Hirundo paludicola by French ornithologist Louis Vieillot in 1817 in his Nouveau...
The grey-throated martin or Asian plain martin (Riparia chinensis ) is a small passerine bird in the swallow family.The grey-throated martin is found in open habitats such as farmland, grassland and savannah, usually near water. It is found from...
The pale martin or pale sand martin (Riparia diluta ) is a small passerine bird in the swallow family.It is found in open habitats such as farmland, grassland and savannah, usually near water. It is found from Central Asia to southeastern China. The...
The Congo martin or Congo sand martin (Riparia congica ) is a small passerine bird in the swallow family.It occurs only along the Congo River and its tributary, the Ubangi. It is fairly abundant within its restricted range.The habitat requirement of...