Peruvian Martin
  A species of New world martins   Scientific name : Progne murphyi  Genus :   New world martins    
  Peruvian Martin, A species of New world martins 
  Botanical name: Progne murphyi 
  Genus:  New world martins 
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  Photo By Don Roberson  Description
 The Peruvian martin (Progne murphyi) is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae. It is found in Peru and far norther Chile. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, pastureland, and urban areas. It is threatened by habitat loss. 
 
    Size 
  17 cm 
    Nest Placement 
  Cavity 
  Habitat 
  The peruvian Martin's habitat encompasses coastal and lowland regions characterized by open to semi-open landscapes. It typically resides in areas with pastoral land, agricultural fields, and secondary growth scrub. Breeding sites for this species are primarily found on offshore islands and potentially on coastal cliffs, favoring locations adjacent to marine environments. 
    Dite type 
  Insectivorous 
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Feeding Habits
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  Photo By Don Roberson  Scientific Classification
 Phylum 
  Chordates   Class 
  Birds   Order 
  Perching birds   Family 
  Swallows   Genus 
  New world martins   Species 
  Peruvian Martin