Sinaloa Martin
NameSinaloa Martin
Common NameSinaloa Martin
Scientific NameProgne sinaloae
FamilyHirundinidae
Wingspan (cm)36.5
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsAdult males are entirely glossy blue-black on the head, back, wings, and tail, with pure white underparts from the throat to the undertail coverts. Females and immatures are similar but duller, often with dusky mottling on the breast and flanks.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of soft, gurgling notes, often given in flight or from a perch, and a sharp 'chip' call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in western Mexico, primarily in the states of Sinaloa, Nayarit, Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán, Guerrero, and Oaxaca. It is a migratory species, wintering in South America, mainly in the Amazon basin of Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru.
Identifying Featuresglossy blue-black upperparts, pure white underparts, forked tail, aerial flight, medium-sized martin
Description
The Sinaloa Martin is a medium-sized swallow with glossy blue-black upperparts and contrasting pure white underparts. It is an aerial insectivore, often seen foraging gracefully in flight over open areas and forest edges.
