African river martin
bird
Also known as: Pseudochelidon eurystomina
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The African river martin (Pseudochelidon eurystomina) is a bird found along the Congo River. It is characterized by its black plumage, red eyes, and red bill. This species is sometimes classified in its own family, Pseudochelidonidae, distinguishing it from other birds commonly referred to as martins, which belong to the swallow family, Hirundinidae. Martins, in general, are a type of swallow, with the purple martin being the largest American swallow.1
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