Pale martin
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Not recognized (IUCN 3.1)
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| Species: | R. diluta
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| Riparia diluta (Sharpe & Wyatt, 1893)
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The pale martin or pale sand martin (Riparia diluta) is a small passerine bird in the swallow family.
It is found in open habitats such as farmland, grassland and savannah, usually near water. It is found from central Europe to eastern China. It was formerly considered a subspecies sand martin.
References
- Rasmussen, P.C., and J.C. Anderton. 2005. Birds of South Asia. The Ripley guide. Volume 2: attributes and status. Smithsonian Institution and Lynx Edicions, Washington D.C. and Barcelona.
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