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  2. Purple martin - Wikipedia

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    The purple martin (Progne subis) is a passerine bird in the swallow family Hirundinidae. It is the largest swallow in North America. ... Incubation lasts 15–16 days ...

  3. Sure sign of spring: First Purple Martins spotted in ... - AOL

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    The Purple Martin Conservation Association tracks the arrival of the birds with the help of about 3,500 volunteers. A smaller group of about 220 volunteers monitors the nests. For more information ...

  4. Purple martins are making their 7,000 mile trip to ... - AOL

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    Purple martins are now being spotted in Pennsylvania. The swallows spend the winter months in Brazil and migrate north for spring and summer. Purple martins are making their 7,000 mile trip to ...

  5. Swallow - Wikipedia

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    The barn swallow and house martin now rarely use natural sites. The purple martin is also actively encouraged by people to nest around humans and elaborate nest boxes are erected. Enough artificial nesting sites have been created that the purple martin now seldom nests in natural cavities in the eastern part of its range. [52]

  6. First Purple Martins of 2024 in SC spotted. Here’s where so ...

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    Purple Martins in SC. Below is a list of all the locations of early Purple Martins sightings in South Carolina for 2024, according to the association. Galivants Ferry on Feb. 12. Prosperity on Feb. 11

  7. Progne - Wikipedia

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    The genus Progne was introduced in 1826 by the German zoologist Friedrich Boie for the purple martin. [2] [3] The genus name refers to Procne (Πρόκνη), a mythological girl who was turned into a swallow to save her from her husband.

  8. Caribbean martin - Wikipedia

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    The Caribbean martin nests in cavities in banks and buildings, or old woodpecker holes. 3-6 eggs are laid in the lined nest, and incubated for 15 days, with another 26-27 to fledging. Just as the purple martin, this species may compete with other passerines for nesting cavities.

  9. Western house martin - Wikipedia

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    The western house martin flies with a wing beat averaging 5.3 beats per second, which is faster than the wing beat of 4.4 beats per second for the barn swallow, [12] but the flight speed of 11 m/s (36 ft/s) is typical for hirundines. [13] The western house martin is a noisy species, especially at its breeding colonies.

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