Riparia riparia
Sand Martin
Scientific name:
Family:
Conservation status:
Green
Length:
12cm
Wingspan:
26cm to 29cm
Weight:
13g to 14g
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Crag Martin
The Eurasian crag martin (Ptyonoprogne rupestris) is a small grey-brown member of the swallow family, found across southern Europe, north Africa. An exceptionally rare visitor to UK skies, crag martins are a common sight in rocky landscapes of southern Spain and Portugal.
Swallow
Return to Britain in April on trailing tail streamers heralds summer.
House Martin
Established urbanites that are of tolerant of their human neighbours.
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