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Purple Martin
Progne subis
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Least Concern
Wingspan
29.4 cm
Weight
50.23333333333333 g
Family
Hirundinidae
Order
Passeriformes
The Purple Martin (Progne subis) is a bird species in the family Hirundinidae (swallows & martins), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 29.4 cm and a weight of 50.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 29.4 cm | 11.6 in |
| Weight | 50.23333333333333 g | 1.77 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CR. Incubation: 15-18 days. Fledging: 28-29 days.
Clutch Size
2-8
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Hirundinidae (Swallows & Martins) |
| Genus | Progne |
| Species | Progne subis |
Distribution
Purple Martin has been recorded in 9 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Purple Martin endangered?
The Purple Martin has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Purple Martin nest?
Nest type: CR. Incubation: 15-18 days. Fledging: 28-29 days.
How big is the Purple Martin?
The Purple Martin has a wingspan of 29.4 cm, weight of 50.23333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Purple Martin belong to?
The Purple Martin (Progne subis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Hirundinidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Hirundinidae family
African Plain Martin
Riparia paludicola
Least Concern
African Red-rumped Swallow
Cecropis melanocrissus
Not Evaluated
African River Martin
Pseudochelidon eurystomina
Data Deficient
Andean Swallow
Orochelidon andecola
Least Concern
Angola Swallow
Hirundo angolensis
Least Concern
Asian House Martin
Delichon dasypus
Least Concern
Asian Plain Martin
Riparia chinensis
Least Concern
Bahama Swallow
Tachycineta cyaneoviridis
Endangered