About the Brazza's Martin
Brazza's martin is a passerine bird in the swallow family, Hirundinidae. It is 12 centimeters (4.7 in) long with grey-brown upperparts, heavily black-streaked white underparts, and a brownish tint to the breast plumage. The sexes are similar, but juvenile birds have more diffuse breast streaking and reddish-brown edges to the feathers of the back and wings. The song consists of a series of short notes of increasing frequency, followed by a complex buzz that is sometimes completed by a number of clicks.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Swallows (Hirundinidae) |
| Species | Phedinopsis brazzae |
| Species Codes | bramar1, BRMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brazza's Martin belong to?
The Brazza's Martin (Phedinopsis brazzae) belongs to the Swallows family (Hirundinidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Brazza's Martin?
Brazza's martin is a passerine bird in the swallow family, Hirundinidae. It is 12 centimeters (4.7 in) long with grey-brown upperparts, heavily black-streaked white underparts, and a brownish tint to the breast plumage. The sexes are similar, but juvenile birds have more diffuse breast streaking and...
Where can I report a Brazza's Martin sighting?
You can log sightings of Brazza's Martin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bramar1, or on iNaturalist.
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