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 dinosaurman
Jan 10, 2026
Celery Fields, 6799 Palmer Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34240, USA
byJustin Cottrell
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Purple Martin observed by alexandersherer
Jan 4, 2026
SW 344th St, Homestead, FL, US
byAlexander Sherer
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Purple Martin observed by awschulken
Jan 4, 2026
SW 344th St, Homestead, FL, US
byawschulken
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Andorinha-azul observed by eduborges
Jan 2, 2026
Shell, Linhares - ES, 29901-627, Brasil
byEduardo Borges
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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