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Pale Martin

Pale Martin

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The Pale Martin is a small, sandy-brown swallow found across parts of Asia. It is distinguished by its paler plumage compared to other martins in its range, along with a faint breast band.
Where to spot
Open country, cultivated areas, and near water bodies with sandy banks (rivers, lakes) across parts of Central and South Asia.
How to spot
Look for its pale sandy-brown upperparts and the faint, sometimes indistinct, breast band. Observe its characteristic low-level flight over water or open land, often in flocks.
When to spot
Resident in some areas, migratory in others, with breeding in spring/summer and wintering further south. Best observed during spring and summer near breeding sites.
File:Grey-throated Martin (Riparia chinensis) (30357547261).jpg
File:Riparia chinensis 1894.jpg
File:Grey-throated Martin (Riparia chinensis) (30357547261).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Riparia chinensis 1894.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is known for nesting in burrows in sandy banks, often forming large colonies, a characteristic social behavior among many martins that can create impressive nesting sites.
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