Purple Martin(Progne subis)

Common breeding species in North Carolina. Putting up gourds or "apartment complexes" for Purple Martins is a popular hobby.

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Purple Martin (Progne subis) — Purple Martin (Progne subis)Durham Co., NC19 Apr 2008Males are all glossy dark purple, and females are purplish-brown above with pale bellies.

Purple Martin (Progne subis) — Purple Martin (Progne subis)Durham Co., NC19 Apr 2008

Purple Martin (Progne subis) — Purple Martin (Progne subis)Durham Co., NC19 Apr 2008

Purple Martin (Progne subis) — Purple Martin (Progne subis)Durham Co., NC19 Apr 2008

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