About the Plain Martin
The plain martin has been split into two species:Brown-throated martin, found in Africa and Madagascar Grey-throated martin, found in Asia
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Swallows (Hirundinidae) |
| Species | Riparia paludicola |
| Species Codes | plamar1, PLMA, APMA, BTMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Plain Martin belong to?
The Plain Martin (Riparia paludicola) belongs to the Swallows family (Hirundinidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Plain Martin?
The plain martin has been split into two species:Brown-throated martin, found in Africa and Madagascar Grey-throated martin, found in Asia...
Where can I report a Plain Martin sighting?
You can log sightings of Plain Martin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code plamar1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
92
Species in Family
1,239
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