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Eurasian Crag-Martin
Ptyonoprogne rupestris
| Armenian Name: | Ժայռային ծիծեռնակ |
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See Plate 36 for Eurasian Crag-Martin and other similar species
| Resident Status: | Breeding bird |
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| Abundance: | Uncommon |
| Length: | 14.5 cm, Wing Span:32-34.5 cm |
| Distribution Map: | Map 212. |
| Description: | Drab brown above, pale brown below with blackish underwing coverts and white spots on slightly-forked tail, visible in flight. Chin and throat mottled with gray and dark brown. |
| Similar Species: | Differs from other swallows and martins by contrasting underwing pattern and white spots on spread tail. |
| Behavior: | Usually found flying in small groups along cliff face. Often glides. Perches on cliff ledges. |
| Habitat: | Mountains, bare cliffs, river gorges, tall buildings. |
| Food: | Airborne insects. |
| Nest: | Mud cup lined with plant fibers and feathers attached to cliff face, near ceiling in cave, or on upper story of tall building. |
| Eggs: | 21 mm, 3-5, white, red spots. |
