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SPECIES PROFILE
Dusky Crag-Martin (Ptyonoprogne concolor)
Ptyonoprogne
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Aves
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Indian subcontinent southeast Asia
DIET
Insectivorous
HABITAT
Rocky hills cliffs urban structures
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Passeriformes
FAMILY
Hirundinidae
GENUS
Ptyonoprogne
📋 Description
SIZE
13-14 cm long 15-20 g
COLORATION
Dusky brown with paler underparts square tail
ADAPTATIONS
Agile flight for catching insects nests on rocky surfaces
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Rocky hills cliffs urban structures
DIET
Insectivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Indian subcontinent southeast Asia
REPRODUCTION
Lays 3-5 eggs in mud nests incubated 16-18 days
DIET DETAILS
Insects caught in flight
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Urban development habitat loss
💡 Interesting Facts
1
Cliff Dwellers: Dusky Crag-Martins soar with 18-gram bodies catching 5 grams of insects daily over Rajasthan's hills. Their square tails aid agility.
2
Urban Nesters: These martins cover 3000 sq km in Gujarat's cliffs nesting on buildings. Construction threatens their sites.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Jorbeer Conservation Reserve in Rajasthan
Gir National Park in Gujarat
Mount Abu in Rajasthan
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round Rocky areas ensure visibility for spotting martins
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Watch dusky crag-martins hawking insects near cliffs or buildings
