Galapagos Martin
A species of New world martins Scientific name : Progne modesta Genus : New world martins
Galapagos Martin, A species of New world martins
Botanical name: Progne modesta
Genus: New world martins
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Description
Description
The Galápagos martin (Progne modesta) is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae, endemic to the Galápagos Islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, pastureland, and heavily degraded former forest.
Size
15 cm
Habitat
The galapagos Martin is found across diverse habitats in the Galapagos archipelago, including arid lands, humid forests, coastal zones with saline lagoons, and barren mountaintops. Although historically widespread, its presence is now more prevalent in the highland peaks, with only occasional or local sightings in lowland areas.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Swallows Genus
New world martins Species
Galapagos Martin