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 Royal Bardia National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Royal Bardia National Park
Bank Swallow
Riparia riparia
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
Eastern Red-rumped Swallow
Cecropis daurica
Black-hooded Oriole
Oriolus xanthornus
Rufous Treepie
Dendrocitta vagabunda
Black Drongo
Dicrurus macrocercus
Red-whiskered Bulbul
Pycnonotus jocosus
White-bellied Drongo
Dicrurus caerulescens
Pied Bushchat
Saxicola caprata
Cinereous Tit
Parus cinereus
Long-tailed Shrike
Lanius schach
Large-billed Crow
Corvus macrorhynchos
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 Royal Bardia National Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Gray-throated Martin sighting in Royal Bardia National Park, based on 133 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Gray-throated Martin in Royal Bardia National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Gray-throated Martin in Royal Bardia National Park in our monthly data.