About the Eurasian Crag-Martin
The Eurasian crag martin or just crag martin is a small passerine bird in the swallow family. It is about 14 cm (5.5 in) long with ash-brown upperparts and paler underparts, and a short, square tail that has distinctive white patches on most of its feathers. It breeds in the mountains of southern Europe, northwestern Africa and across the Palearctic. It can be confused with the three other species in its genus, but is larger with brighter tail spots and different plumage tone. Many European birds are resident, but some northern populations and most Asian breeders are migratory, wintering in northern Africa, the Middle East or India.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Swallows (Hirundinidae) |
| Species | Ptyonoprogne rupestris |
| Species Codes | eurcrm1, EUCM, ECMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eurasian Crag-Martin belong to?
The Eurasian Crag-Martin (Ptyonoprogne rupestris) belongs to the Swallows family (Hirundinidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Eurasian Crag-Martin?
The Eurasian crag martin or just crag martin is a small passerine bird in the swallow family. It is about 14 cm (5.5 in) long with ash-brown upperparts and paler underparts, and a short, square tail that has distinctive white patches on most of its feathers. It breeds in the mountains of southern Eu...
Where can I report a Eurasian Crag-Martin sighting?
You can log sightings of Eurasian Crag-Martin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eurcrm1, or on iNaturalist.