Pale Martin
Riparia diluta
The Pale Martin (Riparia diluta) is a rare swallow found in 19 countries, weighing about 15 g. The pale martin or pale sand martin is a small passerine bird in the swallow family.
About the Pale Martin
The pale martin or pale sand martin is a small passerine bird in the swallow family.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, November, December, with peak activity in June. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Pale Martin look like?
- The pale martin or pale sand martin is a small passerine bird in the swallow family.
- How big is a Pale Martin?
- The Pale Martin is a small sized bird weighing about 15 g.
- Where can you see a Pale Martin?
- The Pale Martin occurs in 19 countries, including China, India, Mongolia, Kazakhstan and the United Arab Emirates.
- What birds look similar to a Pale Martin?
- The Pale Martin is most easily confused with the Congo Martin, the Grey-throated Martin and the Brown-throated Martin.
- Is the Pale Martin endangered?
- The Pale Martin is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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