Purple
Martin
(Progne subis)
| Purple
Martin Information Length: 7 - 8.5" Habitat: In the Northeast, open or semi-open areas such as farmland, meadows, fields, parks, and residential areas - usually near open water. Diet: Mainly flying insects, including |
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| bees, wasps, flies, and dragonflies. |  |
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Also, some spiders and some insects found on the ground. |
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 Identification
tips for the Purple Martin |
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| Range
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| Cornell
Lab of Ornithology Photos, description, similar species, sound, range, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction, and conservation status. |
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