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Nepal House-Martin
- Scientific name
- Delichon nipalense
- Family
- Hirundinidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Urban suburban
- Wing shape
- Pointed
- Tail shape
- Forked
Where it came from
The Nepal House-Martin, scientifically classified as Delichon nipalense, was first formally described by the ornithologist Frederic Moore in 1854. It is a member of the Hirundinidae family, which includes swallows and martins, and is primarily found in the mountainous regions of South and Southeast Asia. The species is characterized by its distinctively pointed wings and deeply forked tail, adaptations that allow for agile flight while foraging for insects in high-altitude environments.
The taxonomy of this bird reflects the mid-19th-century push to categorize the diverse avian life of the Himalayas. Its design—evolutionarily honed for efficiency in rugged, alpine conditions—features a dark, glossy upper plumage contrasting with a white rump, which serves as a key visual identifier. Within the broader context of scientific collection, the Nepal House-Martin remains a subject of study for its specialized nesting habits, as it typically constructs mud nests on vertical cliff faces rather than the human structures favored by other house-martin species.
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