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Rock MartinAlternate name(s): "African Rock Martin", "Pale Crag Martin" Size: 12.5-14 cm; wing span: 27.5-30 cm Weight: 14-24.5 g |
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See Rock
Martin at Wikipedia |
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Photos |
Race "fusciventris"(?)
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ADULT |
Sex unknown |
Near-lateral/ventral view of a Rock Martin perched on the edge
of a wall
[Campus of Sultan Qaboos University, near Muscat, April 2010]
Distant near-frontal view of a Rock Martin in flight
[Campus of Sultan Qaboos University, near Muscat, November 2009]
Near-dorsal view of a Rock Martin in flight
[Campus of Sultan Qaboos University, near Muscat, November 2009]
Ventral view of a Rock Martin in flight
[Campus of Sultan Qaboos University, near Muscat, November 2009]
Ventral view of a Rock Martin in flight
[Campus of Sultan Qaboos University, near Muscat, November 2009]
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Breeding information |
Breeding season: Apr(?) - Sep | Eggs: 2 - 3 | Incubation period: 16 - 19 days | Fledging age: 22 - 30 days |
Although Rock Martins usually nest on their own, small colonies are also occasionally found. The breeding season depends on factors such as geographic latitude, local climate and also altitude. In favourable conditions 2-3 broods can be raised in one season.
Nest building: Female & male | Incubation: Female & male | Dependent care: Female & male |
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Nest |
Type: Bowl | Material: Mud with feather lining | Height above ground: 3 - ? m |
Rock Martin bringing in a new feather for lining its nest
[Campus of Sultan Qaboos University, near Muscat, December 2009]
There is the perfect spot - fits!
[Campus of Sultan Qaboos University, near Muscat, December 2009]
Here a different nest, where two Rock Martin chicks are being fed
[Campus of Sultan Qaboos University, near Muscat, April 2010]
Job done! Rock Martin taking off to catch more insects
[Campus of Sultan Qaboos University, near Muscat, April 2010]
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Eggs |
Size: 21 x 14 mm | Colour: Buff-white with grey-brown speckles | Shape: Tapered oval |
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Food, Diet |
Like all other swallows known to us, Rock Martins are insect hunters. They feed in-flight on small insects.