Purple Martin
Progne subis
Summary 5
The Purple Martin (Progne subis) is the largest North American swallow. These aerial acrobats have speed and agility in flight, and when approaching their housing, will dive from the sky at great speeds with their wings tucked.
Sources and Credits
- (c) Mark Peck, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), https://www.flickr.com/photos/76929746@N04/8219338884/
- (c) Shanthanu Bhardwaj, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://www.flickr.com/photos/86124626@N00/3544131767
- (c) Vitalii Khustochka, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), https://www.flickr.com/photos/phenolog/27598976552/
- (c) Mark Peck, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), https://www.flickr.com/photos/76929746@N04/8218257387/
- (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progne_subis
More Info
iNat Map
| B - size | small (5-9 inches) |
|---|---|
| C -primary colors | black, blue, violet |
| E -underparts | blue, violet |
| F - upperparts | blue, violet |
| G - back pattern | solid |
| H - belly pattern | solid |
| I - breast pattern | solid |
| J - bill shape | all-purpose |
| K - eye color | brown |
| L - head pattern | plain |
| M - crown color | blue, violet |
| N - forehead color | blue, violet |
| O - nape color | blue, violet |
| P - throat color | blue, violet |
| Q - wing shape | pointed |
| R - tail shape | notched |
| S - upper tail | black |
| T - under tail | black |
| U - leg color | black |
| A - present | spring, summer |
| D - breeds here | yes |
