Common House-Martin

Delichon urbicum

Order

PASSERIFORMES

Family

Swallows (Hirundinidae)

Code 4

COHM

Code 6

DELURB

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: All-purpose
Eye Color: Black.
Head Pattern: Plain
Crown Color: Glossy blue-black
Forehead Color: Glossy blue-black
Nape Color: Glossy blue-black
Throat Color: White
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 13-15 cm (5-6 in)
Weight: 14 g (0.5 oz)
Size: 2. Small (5 - 9 in)
Color Primary: Blue, White, Black, Sheen or Iridescence
Underparts: White
Upperparts: Glossy blue-black
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Soars for long periods. Swift, strong wingbeats. Dives, climbs, spirals, glides, stalls: a spectacular and nimble flier.
Wingspan Range: 25-30 cm (10-12 in)
Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings
Tail Shape: Forked Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid Black.
Upper Tail: Black
Under Tail: Black
Leg Color: White

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