North American Bird Search Box
This search box can be used to find bird species using bird's english, french or latin name, or to identify bird by its 4 letter Alpha Code
Field Guide for all the Birds of North America
Western House-Martin
4 Letter (english names) Alpha Code: WHMA (4)
Hirondelle de fenêtre
Delichon urbicum
Information, images and range maps on over 1,000 birds of North America, including sub-species, vagrants, introduced birds and possibilities
Life, Habitat and Pictures of North American Martins
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6" 15.2cm | 12" 30.5cm | 0.5 oz. 14.2g | Hirundinidae | Delichon urbicum |
- Summer
- Year Around
- Winter
The Western House-Martin is a bird seen throughout all of Europe. This martin has been renamed, where it was once known as the Common House-Martin. It will make use of any building structure to build its nest, usually under the eaves. In the winter months, these martins leave Europe and only a few will remain around the Mediterranean Sea, the rest will migrate into Africa. It has not been identified as a vagrant visitor to North America.
Reference to Other Bird Site:
ABA - American Birding Association This site represents an organization that maintains official records of all birds species that have been proven to have been seen inside the perimeters of the North American Continent and the surrounding bodies of water. Regular revised versions are posted to keep the bird list current at all times. This is the list used by all serious birders over their lifetime. You may be aware of the movie called the "Big Year". It was with this list that all the competing birders used in an attempt to set a new record as to how many bird species that could be seen by an individual birder in one calendar year.