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Birds Swallows & swifts Common
Rock Martin
Kransswael · Ptyonoprogne fuligula
A plain dusky-brown martin with little white windows in the tail, at home around cliffs, rocky gorges, bridges and camp buildings. It builds a mud half-cup against a vertical surface under an overhang. It hawks insects with easy, gliding flight and is resident throughout the year.
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Dull grey-brown martin with small pale spots in the spread tail; clings to cliffs and buildings.
Where to see it in Kruger
Around cliffs, gorges, bridges and buildings parkwide.
Did you know
It can fly straight up against a sheer cliff face to reach its nest.
Often confused with
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