About the Peruvian Martin
The Peruvian martin is a Near Threatened species of bird in the family Hirundinidae, the swallows and martins. It is found in primarily in Peru and far northern Chile with some records in Colombia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Swallows (Hirundinidae) |
| Species | Progne murphyi |
| Species Codes | permar1, PEMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Peruvian Martin belong to?
The Peruvian Martin (Progne murphyi) belongs to the Swallows family (Hirundinidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Peruvian Martin?
The Peruvian martin is a Near Threatened species of bird in the family Hirundinidae, the swallows and martins. It is found in primarily in Peru and far northern Chile with some records in Colombia....
Where can I report a Peruvian Martin sighting?
You can log sightings of Peruvian Martin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code permar1, or on iNaturalist.
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