Birds of Ecuador

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Genus: Progne (5 species, 9 worldwide)

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


Grey-breasted Martin (Progne chalybea chalybea) Rio Claro Canyon Reserve, Colombia
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Sometimes, but not always, seen in large or very large flocks.


Southern Martin (Progne elegans) Leticia, Amazonas, Colombia
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Austral migrant to west Amazon from April to October. Looks very similar to northern hemisphere Purple Martin. Seen in groups of hundreds if not thousands.
Additional photo.


Galapagos Martin (Progne modesta) Endangered ENDEMIC Caleta Tagus, Galapagos, Ecuador
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Galapagos Martin (Progne modesta) Endangered ENDEMIC Caleta Tagus, Galapagos, Ecuador
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Purple Martin (Progne subis) Male A swallow-sized martin.
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Purple Martin (Progne subis subis) Immature Florida City, Florida, A female or immature.
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Brown-chested Martin (Progne tapera fusca) Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
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© Tom Friedel - All Rights Reserved, except for images and data otherwise noted.       Colombia       Panama       Ecuador       Costa Rica       Mexico
Experimental sites:       Peru       Venezuela       The World       Brazil       Bolivia
Really Experimental sites:       Guyana       Cuba