Southern Martin

It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay.

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The Southern Martin is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Southern Martin (Progne elegans) is a species of bird in the Hirundinidae family. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, and urban areas. References - * BirdLife International 2005. Progne elegans. More

Southern Martin, Amazon in Peru = All photographs copyright Paul Gale Swallows and Martins Birds of Peru GalleryOfBirds Home More

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Order : Passeriformes
Family : Hirundinidae
Genus : Progne
Species : elegans
Authority : S.F. Baird, 1865