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Southern Martin

Southern Martin

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The Southern Martin is a migratory swallow found in southern South America, migrating north for the non-breeding season. Males are entirely glossy blue-black, while females have a dusky wash on the underparts.
Where to spot
Breeds in open areas, grasslands, and agricultural lands in southern South America (Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay). Winters in the Amazon basin of Brazil and other northern South American countries.
How to spot
Males are entirely dark and glossy. Females show a dusky breast and paler belly. Look for them in flocks, especially during migration, often soaring high or perching on wires.
When to spot
Breeding season (austral summer, Sept-Apr) in southern South America; non-breeding season (austral winter, May-Aug) in Amazonia.
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File:Progne elegans (southern martin).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Progne elegans 107614218.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Progne elegans 141654471.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Progne elegans 156509595.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Progne elegans 1894.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Progne elegans 29611067.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Progne elegans 57713524.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Southern Martin (Progne elegans) (15934988176).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species undertakes long-distance migrations, breeding in the austral summer in the southern cone of South America and wintering in the vast Amazon basin.
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