Dusky Crag Martin

Ptyonoprogne concolor

Order:

Passeriformes

Family:

Hirundinidae

Size:

13 to 14 centimeters (5 to 5.5 inches)

Weight:

18 to 22 grams (0.63 to 0.77 ounces)

Taxonomy:

(Sykes, 1832)

Short Description:

Dusky Crag Martin (Ptyonoprogne concolor) is a small bird species belonging to the swallow family. It features a dusky brown plumage with a slightly paler underbelly and a distinctive white rump. Its wings are long and pointed, aiding in swift and agile flight. This species is commonly found in rocky areas and cliffs, where it builds its cup-shaped mud nests.

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Dusky Crag Martin is primarily distributed across mountainous regions, including the northern areas such as Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Azad Kashmir. It inhabits rocky cliffs, gorges, and steep slopes, often near water bodies such as rivers and streams.

These martins are highly sociable birds, often seen in small flocks or larger groups during the breeding season. They are agile fliers, frequently performing aerial acrobatics as they hunt for insects on the wing. Their nesting behavior involves constructing mud nests on vertical rock faces, cliffs, or under overhangs. They feed predominantly on flying insects, which they catch in flight using their sharp maneuvering skills.