Large Rock Martin
Photo: Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE · CC BY-SA 2.0

Swallows

Large Rock Martin

Ptyonoprogne fuligula

LCLeast Concern
Family
Swallows (Hirundinidae)
Order
Passeriformes

Overview

The large rock martin (Ptyonoprogne fuligula), also known as the southern crag-martin, is a small passerine bird in the swallow family that is resident in southern Africa. It was formerly considered to be conspecific with the red-throated rock martin. 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 in flight.

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Sources and further reading

Last updated September 29, 2026.