Purple Martin
Purple Martin (<em>Progne subis</em>) is a species of Swallows, Martins (<em>Hirundinidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Purple Martin (Progne subis) is a species of Swallows, Martins (Hirundinidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines). North America's largest swallow, males glossy purple-black; a cavity nester that humans have hosted in gourds and multi-room 'martin houses' for centuries; feeds on flying insects high in the sky.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Progne; binomial: Progne subis; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 18-20cm. Average lifespan: 5-10 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Nearctic and Middle America. Non-breeding range: e SA.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
