Dusky Crag-Martin
Ptyonoprogne concolor
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Hirundinidae
About
The dusky crag martin is a small passerine bird in the swallow family. It is about 13 cm (5 in) long with a broad body and wings, and a short square tail that has small white patches near the tips of most of its feathers. This martin has sooty-brown upperparts and slightly paler underparts. The two subspecies are resident breeding birds in South Asia from the Indian subcontinent to southwestern China and the northern parts of Thailand, Vietnam and Laos.
Fun Fact
It is about 13 cm (5 in) long with a broad body and wings, and a short square tail that has small white patches near the tips of most of its feathers.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Habitat is hilly or mountainous country with cliffs, gorges and caves, with nesting typically up to an altitude of about 1,800 m (5,900 ft), although up to 2,000 m (6,600 ft) in Thailand.
Diet
Feeds mainly on insects caught in flight.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance