Rock Martin

Ptyonoprogne fuligula

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The rock martin (Ptyonoprogne fuligula) is a small passerine bird in the swallow family that is resident in central and southern Africa. It breeds mainly in the mountains, but also at lower altitudes, especially in rocky areas and around towns, and, unlike most swallows, it is often found far from water. It is 12–15 cm (4.7–5.9 in) long, with mainly brown plumage, paler-toned on the upper breast and underwing coverts, and with white "windows" on the spread tail...

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  1. (c) Gip Gipukan, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-NC), http://www.flickr.com/photos/31468595@N06/5102251450
  2. (c) Wikipedia, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-SA), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ptyonoprogne_fuligula

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