purple martin flying and feeding the sky

navigate by keyword : purplishblue iridescence patterning underparts immatures purplish splotchy wildlife females largest swallow feeding flying grayer martin purple whiter animal flight adult belly close color crown large males back dark bird wing beak sky birdwatching avian birding

Purple martin flying and feeding in the sky Royalty Free Stock Photo

Purple martin flying and feeding in the sky

Purple martin flying and feeding in the sky, it is a large, dark swallow. Distinctive north of Mexico, where it is the largest swallow. Adult males are dark overall with a purplish-blue iridescence visible at close range. Females are grayer with iridescence on the crown and back, and variable splotchy patterning on the underparts. Immatures lack any purplish color and have a whiter belly. Gives a distinctive liquid gurgling call.