Western house martin

The House Martin is a small migratory bird that belongs to the swallow family. It breeds in Europe, north Africa, and west-central Asia, then flies to sub-Saharan Africa and southwestern Asia for the winter. Known for its blue head, white rump, and pure white belly, it often nests near human homes.

• It catches insects mid-flight while soaring through the air.
• Its white rump stands out against its blue upperparts.
• It migrates to places where flying insects are abundant.