Brown-chested Martin

Progne tapera

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Hirundinidae

About

The brown-chested martin is a species of passerine bird in the family Hirundinidae, the swallows and martins. It is found regularly in Panama and every mainland South American country except Chile. It has been documented as a vagrant in Aruba and Chile and there are unconfirmed reports from the Falkland Islands. It is a casual visitor to Costa Rica and has been recorded in Florida, Massachusetts, and New Jersey.

Fun Fact

fusca is found mostly below 400 m (1,300 ft) but has sight records up to 1,900 m (6,200 ft).

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds on a wide variety of insects captured in mid-air.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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