Nepal House Martin
Delichon nipalense
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Hirundinidae
About
The Nepal house martin is a non-migratory passerine of the swallow family Hirundinidae. Its two subspecies breed in the Himalayas from northwestern India through Nepal to Myanmar, northern Vietnam, and just into China. It occurs in river valleys and rugged wooded mountain ridges at heights between 1,000–4,000 m (3,300–13,100 ft) altitude, where it nests in colonies beneath overhangs on vertical cliffs, laying three or four white eggs in an enclosed mud nest.
Fun Fact
Its two subspecies breed in the Himalayas from northwestern India through Nepal to Myanmar, northern Vietnam, and just into China.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Habitat is river valleys and wooded ridges at 1,000–4,000 m (3,300–13,100 ft) altitude, although mainly below 3,000 m (9,800 ft).
Diet
Feeds on insects taken in flight, hunting along ridges or above treetops.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance