Grey-throated Martin
Riparia chinensis
The Grey-throated Martin (Riparia chinensis) is a uncommon swallow found in 16 countries, weighing about 10 g. The grey-throated martin or Asian plain martin is a small passerine bird in the swallow family.
About the Grey-throated Martin
The grey-throated martin or Asian plain martin is a small passerine bird in the swallow family.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Hong Kong SAR China.
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in December. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Grey-throated Martin look like?
- The grey-throated martin or Asian plain martin is a small passerine bird in the swallow family.
- How big is a Grey-throated Martin?
- The Grey-throated Martin is a tiny sized bird weighing about 10 g.
- Where can you see a Grey-throated Martin?
- The Grey-throated Martin occurs in 16 countries, including Taiwan, India, Nepal, China and Bangladesh.
- What birds look similar to a Grey-throated Martin?
- The Grey-throated Martin is most easily confused with the Brown-throated Martin, the Pale Martin and the Congo Martin.
- Is the Grey-throated Martin endangered?
- The Grey-throated Martin is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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