Pale Martin
Photo: Vladimir Yu. Arkhipov, Arkhivov · CC BY-SA 3.0

Swallows

Pale Martin

Riparia diluta

LCLeast Concern
Family
Swallows (Hirundinidae)
Order
Passeriformes

Overview

The pale martin or pale sand martin (Riparia diluta) is a small passerine bird in the swallow family.
It is found in open habitats such as farmland, grassland and savannah, usually near water. It is found from Central Asia to southeastern China. The species was formerly considered a subspecies of the sand martin.

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Range and habitat

Sources and further reading

Last updated September 29, 2026.