Common House-Martin (Huisswael)

Delichon urbicum (530)

Zulu name: -

Other names: House Martin

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Common House-Martin Canon 7D 600mm focal length 1/500 sec exposure F7.1 ISO 400
March 2010 Nylsvlei, Limpopo Adult
Common House-Martin Canon 40D 400mm focal length
December 2008 Matlabas, Limpopo Adult



Experiences with species

House Martins are often found together with flocks of Barn Swallows. The forked tail and white rump are fairly diagnostic. They are the only Martin in our region which has feathered leggings extending onto the toes.