About the Asian House-Martin
The Asian house martin is a migratory passerine bird of the swallow family Hirundinidae. It has mainly blue-black upperparts, other than its white rump, and has pale grey underparts. Its three subspecies breed in the Himalayas and in central and eastern Asia, and spend the winter lower in the mountains or in Southeast Asia. This species is locally abundant and is expanding northward in Siberia, so there are no concerns about its conservation status.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Swallows (Hirundinidae) |
| Species | Delichon dasypus |
| Species Codes | ashmar1, ASHM, AHMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Asian House-Martin belong to?
The Asian House-Martin (Delichon dasypus) belongs to the Swallows family (Hirundinidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Asian House-Martin?
The Asian house martin is a migratory passerine bird of the swallow family Hirundinidae. It has mainly blue-black upperparts, other than its white rump, and has pale grey underparts. Its three subspecies breed in the Himalayas and in central and eastern Asia, and spend the winter lower in the mounta...
Where can I report a Asian House-Martin sighting?
You can log sightings of Asian House-Martin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ashmar1, or on iNaturalist.
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