A Rock Martin rests taking a break from building their mud pellet nest. Unlike swifts they can perch but nest in similar habitats.

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A Rock Martin rests taking a break from building their mud pellet nest. Unlike swifts they can perch but nest in similar habitats. They are inter-Africa migrants following the rains

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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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