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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Hirundinidae

Large Rock Martin

Ptyonoprogne fuligula

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
21.1 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Partially migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 72

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 72).

DEF 48

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 48).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

A playable recording is not currently available for this species.

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa: Southwestern Angola and Namibia to Southwestern Zimbabwe & Southern Mozambique and South Africa Habitat: Rocky slopes & Alpine
3 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Ptyonoprogne fuligula anderssoni

    sw Angola, n, c Namibia

  • Ptyonoprogne fuligula fuligula

    s Namibia and w South Africa

  • Ptyonoprogne fuligula pretoriae

    sw Zimbabwe and s Mozambique to e South Africa

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Ptyonoprogne fuligula

Which family does it belong to?

Swallows, Martins (Hirundinidae)

Where is it found?

Africa: Southwestern Angola and Namibia to Southwestern Zimbabwe & Southern Mozambique and South Africa

Sources & credits

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