About Riparia diluta (Sharpe & Wyatt, 1893)
The pale martin, also known as the pale sand martin, has the scientific name Riparia diluta (Sharpe & Wyatt, 1893). It is a small passerine bird that belongs to the swallow family. This species inhabits open areas including farmland, grassland, and savannah, and it typically occurs near water. Its range extends from Central Asia to southeastern China. Previously, this species was classified as a subspecies of the sand martin.