Birds and wildlife
House Martin
Delichon urbicumGroup: swallows and martinsUK Conservation status:RedHow to identify
The House Martin is a small bird with glossy blue-black upper parts and pure white under parts. It has a distinctive white rump with a forked tail and, on close inspection, white feathers covering its legs and toes. It spends much of its time in flight, collecting insect prey. The bird's mud nest is usually located below the eaves of buildings. They are summer migrants and spend their winters in Africa. Although still numerous and widespread, recent moderate declines earn them a place on the Red List.Call
House Martin
Patrik Åberg / xeno-canto
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