Gray-throated Martin
Riparia chinensis
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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 chinensis (Gray-throated Martin)
About the Gray-throated Martin
The grey-throated martin or Asian plain martin (Riparia chinensis) is a small passerine bird in the swallow family. The grey-throated martin is found in open habitats such as farmland, grassland and savannah, usually near water. It is found from Tajikistan, Afghanistan and Indian subcontinent to southern China, Taiwan, and the northern Philippines. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the plain martin, since renamed the brown-throated 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 Gray-throated Martin in Keoladeo National Park
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Hirundo smithii
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
Streak-throated Swallow
Petrochelidon fluvicola
Eastern Red-rumped Swallow
Cecropis daurica
Dusky Crag Martin
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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 | Royal Bardia National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 3 | Ranthambore National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 4 | Keoladeo National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 5 | Kaziranga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 6 | Jim Corbett National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 7 | Namdapha National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 8 | Taroko National Park | 🇹🇼 Taiwan | |
| 9 | Manas National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 10 | Satpura National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 11 | Bandhavgarh National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 12 | Kanha National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 13 | Langtang National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 14 | Cuc Phuong National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 15 | Sundarbans National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 16 | Royal Manas National Park | 🇧🇹 Bhutan |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Gray-throated Martin in Keoladeo National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Gray-throated Martin sighting in Keoladeo National Park, based on 360 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Gray-throated Martin in Keoladeo National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Gray-throated Martin in Keoladeo National Park in our monthly data.