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
 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 
    Nest Placement 
  Cliff 
  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 
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  Chordates   Class 
  Birds   Order 
  Perching birds   Family 
  Swallows   Genus 
  New world martins   Species 
  Galapagos Martin