Purple Martin (Progne subis)

Common breeding species in North Carolina. Putting up gourds or "apartment complexes" for Purple Martins is a popular hobby.
Purple Martin (Progne subis) Purple Martin (Progne subis)
Durham Co., NC
19 Apr 2008

Males are all glossy dark purple, and females are purplish-brown above with pale bellies.

Purple Martin (Progne subis) Purple Martin (Progne subis)
Durham Co., NC
19 Apr 2008

Purple Martin (Progne subis) Purple Martin (Progne subis)
Durham Co., NC
19 Apr 2008

Purple Martin (Progne subis) Purple Martin (Progne subis)
Durham Co., NC
19 Apr 2008

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