Grey-throated Martin

Riparia chinensis

Order:

Passeriformes

Family:

Hirundinidae

Size:

12 to 13 centimeters (4.7 to 5.1 inches)

Weight:

15 to 20 grams (0.53 to 0.71 ounces)

Taxonomy:

(J. E. Gray, 1830)

Short Description:

Grey-throated Martin (Riparia chinensis) is a small passerine bird belonging to the swallow family, characterized by its greyish-brown upperparts and distinctive grey throat patch. It has a short, slightly forked tail and a rapid, agile flight.

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Grey-throated Martin is primarily found in the northern and northwestern regions, including the foothills of the Himalayas and the Indus River basin. It typically inhabits open habitats such as grasslands, agricultural areas, and riverbanks.

Grey-throated Martins are highly social birds, often seen in large flocks during the breeding season. They are agile fliers, catching insects on the wing using their acrobatic flight skills. During the breeding season, they construct cup-shaped nests made of mud and grass, usually under overhangs or in crevices on cliffs or buildings. They are migratory birds, with populations in Pakistan likely undertaking seasonal movements to and from their breeding grounds.