Brown-throated Martin (Riparia paludicola)

Brown-throated Martin, a reference photo — Photo: Derek Keats from Johannesburg, South Africa · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

The brown-throated martin, brown-throated sand martin or plain martin (Riparia paludicola) is a small passerine bird in the swallow family, Hirundinidae, that is widely distributed across Africa. It was formerly regarded as conspecific with the grey-throated martin (Riparia chinensis) and the Madagascar martin (Riparia cowani).

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Brown-throated Martin being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Riparia chinensis
Stelgidopteryx serripennis
Riparia diluta
Riparia riparia
Phedina borbonica

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Hirundinidae
Genus: Riparia
Species: Riparia paludicola

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