Pale Martin

Swallows, Martins 👁 89 views Updated 2026-11-01

Pale Martin (<em>Riparia diluta</em>) is a species of Swallows, Martins (<em>Hirundinidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Pale Martin (Riparia diluta) is a species of Swallows, Martins (Hirundinidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Riparia; binomial: Riparia diluta; authority: (Sharpe & Wyatt, 1893).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: e Pakistan, w, n India and s China.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

BOU accepts split of Pale Martin from Sand Martin (Sangster et al. 2011).

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