Pale Sand Martin
Riparia diluta
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyHirundinidae (Swallows and Martins)
- GenusRiparia (Sand Martins, Plain Martins, and Allies)
- SpeciesRiparia diluta (Pale Sand Martin)
About the Pale Sand Martin
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 Asia to southeastern China. The species was formerly considered a subspecies of the sand martin.
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. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Pale Sand Martin in Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park
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Riparia riparia
Eurasian Crag Martin
Ptyonoprogne rupestris
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
House Martin
Delichon urbicum
Asian House Martin
Delichon dasypus
Horned Lark
Eremophila alpestris
Isabelline Wheatear
Oenanthe isabellina
Isabelline Shrike
Lanius isabellinus
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Passer montanus
Desert Wheatear
Oenanthe deserti
Common Raven
Corvus corax
White-winged Snowfinch
Montifringilla nivalis
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chitwan National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 2 | Jim Corbett National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 3 | Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park | 🇲🇳 Mongolia | |
| 4 | Namdapha National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 5 | Jiuzhaigou National Park | 🇨🇳 China | |
| 6 | Keoladeo National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 7 | Kaziranga National Park | 🇮🇳 India |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Pale Sand Martin in Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Pale Sand Martin sighting in Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park, based on 17 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Pale Sand Martin in Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Pale Sand Martin in Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park in our monthly data.