Kingdom Animalia Order Passeriformes Genus Progne Higher classification Purple martins | Phylum Chordata Family Hirundinidae Scientific name Progne murphyi Rank Species | |
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Similar Sinaloa martin, Pale‑footed swallow, Mountain saw‑wing, Chestnut‑collared swallow, Square‑tailed saw‑wing | ||
The Peruvian martin (Progne murphyi) is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae. It is found in Peru and far norther Chile.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, pastureland, and urban areas. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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