Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Swallows :: Pale Sand Martin

Pale Sand Martin Riparia diluta

Described by: Sharpe; Wyatt (1893)
Alternate common name(s): Pale Martin, Eastern Sand-Martin
Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors

Photographs

Kerbulak Region, Kazakhstan - Jul 12, 2005 © Askar Isabekov 
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Range

C. Asia to se. China;
(1) C. Siberia e. to Lena River, and Cisbaikalia s. to the Altai Mountains and Tuva Republic.
(2) Transbaikalia.
(3) S. and se. Kazakhstan;
Winters in nw. India from Kashmir to s. Nepal, Bhutan, and n. West Bengal.
(4) Pakistan and n. India and possibly in n. Iran and Afghanistan.
(5) C. and e. China (Heilungkiang s. to Yunnan, Hupeh, and Fukien).
(6) Sw. China (Sinkiang, Xizang-Qinghai Plateau).

Videos

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Sounds

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References

Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.

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