Sinaloa Martin
A species of New world martins Scientific name : Progne sinaloae Genus : New world martins
Sinaloa Martin, A species of New world martins
Botanical name: Progne sinaloae
Genus: New world martins
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Description General Info
Photo By Nigel Voaden 
Description
Adult males have dark iridescent blue-black feathers with a contrasting white patch covering the belly to the vent, much like the related Caribbean martin. However, its reproductive situation and different habitat preference supports its status as a species. The adult female and immature form of the Sinaloa martin is very similar to related Progne species such as the Cuban martin, Caribbean martin, and Purple martin. 
Size
18 cm
General Info
Species Status
The range and status of this bird is generally poorly understood, and the species is considered to be rare. However, it has been shown that the Sinaloa martin continues to occupy its historical range. The lack of focus by both scientists and hobby birdwatchers has led to very little data being available to make meaningful population estimates, or to properly document population trends over time. Unlike what has been occurring with related species such as the Purple martin and the Cuban martin. competition for nesting sites with invasive European starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) and House sparrows (Passer domesticus) is not likely a significant risk to the species' population as these species have not become established in the Sinaloa martin breeding range.
Photo By Nigel Voaden 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Swallows Genus
New world martins Species
Sinaloa Martin 
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