About the Madagascar Martin
The Madagascar martin is a small passerine bird in the swallow family Hirundinidae that is found in montane Madagascar. It was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the brown-throated martin.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Swallows (Hirundinidae) |
| Species | Riparia cowani |
| Species Codes | plamar3, MPMA, MAMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Madagascar Martin belong to?
The Madagascar Martin (Riparia cowani) belongs to the Swallows family (Hirundinidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Madagascar Martin?
The Madagascar martin is a small passerine bird in the swallow family Hirundinidae that is found in montane Madagascar. It was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the brown-throated martin....
Where can I report a Madagascar Martin sighting?
You can log sightings of Madagascar Martin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code plamar3, or on iNaturalist.
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