Birds of Cuba BETA

    PASSERIFORMES: Hirundinidae (Swallows, Martins)  
Genus: Progne (2 species, 9 worldwide)

Genus Progne, Martins, are large swallows. Like swallows, they generally capture prey (insects) while flying.


Cuban Martin
Cuban Martin (Progne cryptoleuca)
San Andres, Pinar del Rio, Cuba  
   
Photograph by Dave Curtis     Copyright and usage info


Purple Martin
Purple Martin (Progne subis) Male
  A swallow-sized martin.
   
Photograph by JJ Cadiz, Cajay     Copyright and usage info

Purple Martin
Purple Martin (Progne subis subis) Immature
Florida City, Florida,
  A female or immature.
   
Photograph by Tom Friedel   © All Rights Reserved.



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