Swallows and Martins (12-3)
The family Hirundinidae is adapted to aerial feeding. They have a slender streamlined body, long pointed wings and a short bill with a wide gape. The feet are adapted to perching rather than walking, and the front toes are partially joined at the base. Sand martin, Riparia riparia Pale martin, Riparia diluta Grey-throated martin, Riparia chinensis Plain Martin --- D-12, Islamabad Eurasian crag martin, Ptyonoprogne rupestris Pale crag martin, Ptyonoprogne obsoleta Dusky crag martin, Ptyonoprogne concolor Barn swallow, Hirundo rustica Barn Swallow - Rawalpindi Barn Swallow - Rawalpindi Wire-tailed swallow, Hirundo smithii Red-rumped swallow, Cecropis daurica Red-Rumped Swallow - D-12, Islamabad Streak-throated swallow, Petrochelidon fluvicola Common house martin, Delichon urbica Asian house martin, Delichon dasypus
