Swallows and Martins (Hirundinidae)

White-eyed River Martin (Pseudochelidon sirintarae) - HBW 9, p. 641

French: Pseudolangrayen d’Asie German: Weißaugenschwalbe Spanish: Avión Ribereño Asiático

Taxonomy: Pseudochelidon sirintarae Thonglongya, 1968, Bung Boraphet (or its immediate vicinity), central Thailand.
Sometimes placed in monotypic genus Eurochelidon on basis of differences from P. eurystomina in bill size, eye size and colour and foot size, and of toe proportions, but these considered relatively minor. Monotypic.

Distribution: Breeding range unknown, possibly along rivers in Myanmar, S China, N or C Thailand or Laos; C Thailand in non-breeding season.

  • Critically Endangered
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