The Congo martin or Congo sand martin (Riparia congica) is a small passerine bird in the swallow family.
It occurs only along the Congo River and its tributary, the Ubangi. It is fairly abundant within its restricted range.
The habitat requirement of this non-migratory species is forested rivers with sandbanks for breeding.
The Congo martin nests in colonies during February and March, with each pair excavating a tunnel in a sandbank about 1 m above the river. The nest itself is at the end of the tunnel. Little is known of the breeding biology, although it is probably similar to that of the sand martin.
^BirdLife International (2016). "Riparia congica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22712189A94323473. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22712189A94323473.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
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