Purple Martin
Progne subis
Least ConcernThe Purple Martin is the largest North American swallow; males are a glossy dark blue-purple. In the east it nests almost entirely in human-supplied nest boxes and gourd colonies.
Males and females of this species look different. The card art shows the male.
Quick facts
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
- Habitat
- Urban
- Region
- North America
- Scientific name
- Progne subis
Real rarity, real conservation
This species is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Its population is widespread and currently not considered threatened.
Rarity in Birdey follows the IUCN Red List, the real-world conservation status of each species. The more threatened a bird is in the wild, the rarer its card is in the game.
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