Purple Martin

Progne subis

The purple martin is a passerine bird in the swallow family Hirundinidae. It is the largest swallow in North America. Despite its name, the purple martin is not truly purple.

Purple Martin in Redmond, WA.. Photo shared on Wikipedia by JJ Cadiz.
Purple Martin in Redmond, WA.. Photo shared on Wikipedia by JJ Cadiz.
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Purple Martin observed by marcodinob
Apr 18, 2026
University, FL, USA
byMarcooo:)
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Purple Martin observed by thebirddude200
Apr 18, 2026
Whitehall Neck Rd, Smyrna, DE, US
bythebirddude200
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Purple Martin observed by itsjustkel
Apr 18, 2026
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, US
byitsjustkel
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Purple Martin observed by mmnat
Apr 18, 2026
Harbor Dr, Mentor, OH, US
bymmnat
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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