Madagascar Martin
- Score
- 1.2158542
- Family
- Hirundinidae
- Tail Shape
- forked
- Wing Shape
- pointed
Why it matters
The Madagascar martin, *Riparia cowani*, is a unique member of the swallow family recognized by its distinctive pointed wings and deeply forked tail. It is a specialized species endemic to the island of Madagascar, where it is prized by birders and naturalists for its localized distribution and graceful, agile flight patterns.
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