Fairy Martin
Petrochelidon ariel
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Hirundinidae
About
The fairy martin is a member of the swallow family of passerine birds which breeds in Australia. It is migratory wintering through most of Australia, with some birds reaching New Guinea and Indonesia. It is increasingly a wanderer to New Zealand, where it may have bred. This species is frequently placed in the genus Hirundo as Hirundo ariel.
Fun Fact
Fairy martins breed from August through to January in colonies usually of a few tens of nests, but the largest known site had 700 nests.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Feed on insect swarms low over water, and have been recorded feeding on injured moths on a newly cut lawn.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance