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Purple Martins

Progne subis

Photo by mary.gallo.m
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Field Notes

Description:

There were several martin boxes at Assateague State Park. This box had a full house. The female on the left has a gray purple head and back with a whittish belly, darker wings and tail. The males have a purple head, back and belly with black wings and tail.

Habitat:

Martin boxes, Assateague State Park, Berlin, Maryland

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PublishedJune 5, 2014

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