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Galapagos Martin
Progne modesta
Galapagos Martin (Progne modesta) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South America.
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The Galapagos Martin (Progne modesta) is a member of the Hirundinidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 41.4 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Hirundinidae Swallows, Martins
- Genus Progne
- Species modesta
Quick facts
- Weight
- 41.4 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Hirundinidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Galapagos Martin is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense scrub and shrubland, it is highly aerial, spending much of its time on the wing.
Migration
The Galapagos Martin is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Galapagos Martin (Progne modesta) belongs to the Hirundinidae family of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans South America. Its distribution covers SA Galápagos.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 41.4 g, with a wing length of about 12.6 cm and a tail of around 6.9 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 7,771 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Galapagos Martin?
The Galapagos Martin is a small bird that weighs around 41.4 g.
Where does the Galapagos Martin live?
The Galapagos Martin is found across South America with a range covering SA Galápagos, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Galapagos Martin belong to?
The Galapagos Martin (Progne modesta) belongs to the Hirundinidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Galapagos Martin eat?
The Galapagos Martin is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Galapagos Martin migrate?
The Galapagos Martin is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Galapagos Martin endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
How large is the Galapagos Martin's range?
The Galapagos Martin has a mapped global range of about 7,771 km².
Conservation
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