Pale martin explained

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.^[1] The species was formerly considered a subspecies of the sand martin.^[2]

References

• Rasmussen, P.C., and J.C. Anderton. 2005. Birds of South Asia. The Ripley guide. Volume 2: attributes and status. Smithsonian Institution and Lynx Edicions, Washington D.C. and Barcelona.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Swallows « IOC World Bird List. www.worldbirdnames.org. en-US. 2017-07-18.
2. Web site: Riparia diluta (Pale Sand Martin) - Avibase. avibase.bsc-eoc.org. 2017-07-18.