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 Jim Corbett National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Jim Corbett National Park
Gray-throated Martin
Riparia chinensis
Eastern Red-rumped Swallow
Cecropis daurica
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
Wire-tailed Swallow
Hirundo smithii
Dusky Crag Martin
Ptyonoprogne concolor
Streak-throated Swallow
Petrochelidon fluvicola
Nepal House Martin
Delichon nipalense
House Martin
Delichon urbicum
Eurasian Crag Martin
Ptyonoprogne rupestris
White-cheeked Bulbul
Pycnonotus leucogenys
Jungle Babbler
Turdoides striata
Red-whiskered Bulbul
Pycnonotus jocosus
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 Jim Corbett National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Pale Sand Martin sighting in Jim Corbett National Park, based on 39 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Pale Sand Martin in Jim Corbett National Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for Pale Sand Martin in Jim Corbett National Park in our monthly data.