Asian House-Martin

Delichon dasypus

Order:

Family:

Laniidae

Size:

12-13 cm

Weight:

18 g

Taxonomy:

D. d. cashmeriense (Gould, 1858)

Short Description:

Asian House-Martin (Delichon dasypus) is a small passerine bird characterized by its distinctive blackish-blue plumage on its upperparts and white underparts. It has a slightly forked tail and a short bill. This species is commonly found nesting in colonies, particularly on human-made structures such as buildings and bridges.

Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast

Asian House-Martin is distributed across various regions, including urban areas, agricultural lands, and rural habitats. They are commonly observed in the Punjab and Sindh provinces, as well as parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.

Asian House-Martins are highly social birds, often seen in large flocks during the breeding season. They feed on flying insects caught in mid-air, performing acrobatic aerial maneuvers to capture their prey. These birds are known for their adept flying skills, darting swiftly through the air with agility. During the breeding season, they construct cup-shaped mud nests under the eaves of buildings or on cliffs, where they raise their young.