Sand Martin (Bank Swallow)
Riparia riparia
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The sand martin is a common palearctic migrant from September to May and may be seen in large flocks. The two upper photos are courtesy of Dr. Louis A. Hansen who noted: "Small to medium size swallow. Off-white underparts, with a dull dark brown breast band and dark underwing coverts (not black)". The left middle photo is courtesy of Valéry Schollaert (Lukuba); the right middle and left lower photos (Kibale NP & Queen Elisabeth NP-Uganda), are courtesy of Karine Van der Vurst; the lower (Lake Baringo-Kenya), courtesy Per Holmen.
 
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All unattributed images on this website are:
copyright © 2001-24 Ron Eggert or David Peterson
All other images are the property of the indicated photographers:
Valéry Schollaert, Dr. Louis A. Hansen, Karine Van der Vurst, Per Holmen

Last Update this page: 12-25-23