Birds of Venezuela

    PASSERIFORMES: Hirundinidae (Swallows, Martins)  
Genus: Progne (3 species, 9 worldwide)

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


Grey-breasted Martin
Grey-breasted Martin (Progne chalybea chalybea)
Rio Claro Canyon Reserve, Colombia  
   
Photograph by Tom Friedel   © All Rights Reserved.

Sometimes, but not always, seen in large or very large flocks.

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.


Brown-chested Martin
Brown-chested Martin (Progne tapera fusca)
Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil  
   
Photograph by Tom Friedel   © All Rights Reserved.

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