Purple martin
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The purple martin is a passerine bird in the swallow family Hirundinidae. It is the largest swallow in North America. Despite its name, the purple martin is not truly purple. Wikipedia
Conservation status: Least Concern (Population stable)
Scientific name: Progne subis
Mass: 0.35 – 1.9 oz
Wingspan: approximately 15 inches
Class: Aves
Family: Hirundinidae
Genus: Progne
Source: Encyclopedia of Life
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