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A photo of a Banded Martin (Neophedina cincta)
Banded Martin

Banded Martin

Neophedina cincta

The banded martin or banded sand martin (Neophedina cincta) is a small passerine bird in the swallow family Hirundinidae that is endemic to Africa. It is the only species placed in the genus Neophedina. The 15–17 cm long banded martin has earth-brown upper parts, except for a white stripe above the eye. Its underparts are white, as are the underwing coverts, and it has a dark brown breast band, and sometimes a thin dark line across the vent. Sexes are similar, but the young have a paler breast band and golden tips to the upper part feathers. It is easily distinguished from the smaller sand martin by its square tail and white on the underwings, and from the brown-throated sand martin by its white throat. It is less gregarious than those species, and is typically seen in pairs or small flocks. The subspecies differ in size and in the plumage tones of the upper parts or breast band. The nominate R. c. cincta of southern Africa is the palest form.
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Luke Kroon
Saturday 08 Apr 2023 - 5:42am
South Africa
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Niche Wiche
Sunday 19 Mar 2023 - 3:15pm
South Africa
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Niche Wiche
Sunday 19 Mar 2023 - 2:57pm
South Africa
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Jarred West
Saturday 18 Mar 2023 - 12:24pm
South Africa
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