About the White-eyed River Martin
The white-eyed river martin is a passerine bird, one of only two members of the river martin subfamily of the swallows. Since it has significant differences from its closest relative, the African river martin, it is sometimes placed in its own genus, Eurochelidon. First found in 1968, it is known only from a single wintering site in Thailand, and may be extinct, since it has not been seen since 1980 despite targeted surveys in Thailand and neighbouring Cambodia. It may possibly still breed in China or Southeast Asia, but a Chinese painting initially thought to depict this species was later reassessed as showing pratincoles.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Swallows (Hirundinidae) |
| Species | Pseudochelidon sirintarae |
| Species Codes | wermar2, WERM |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-eyed River Martin belong to?
The White-eyed River Martin (Pseudochelidon sirintarae) belongs to the Swallows family (Hirundinidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the White-eyed River Martin?
The White-eyed River Martin is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the White-eyed River Martin?
The white-eyed river martin is a passerine bird, one of only two members of the river martin subfamily of the swallows. Since it has significant differences from its closest relative, the African river martin, it is sometimes placed in its own genus, Eurochelidon. First found in 1968, it is known on...
Where can I report a White-eyed River Martin sighting?
You can log sightings of White-eyed River Martin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wermar2, or on iNaturalist.
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