Purple Martin
Progne subis
Facts About Purple Martin
-Largest North American swallow, among the largest in the
world
-A secondary-cavity nester, dependent on previously excavated
recesses (or artificial structures) to breed
-Migrates from North American breeding grounds to Mexico, Central
America and upper South America in winter
-Hunts insects at higher altitude than other swallows,
usually 150-300 feet up
Last Updated: Jan 06, 2017