Swallows and martins

Hirundinidae

Please note, we are still populating our database, and some of the calculated metrics (largest, etc) will change.

Largest

19.5cm

Purple Martin

Purple Martin

Progne subis

Based on average length

Smallest

19.5cm

Purple Martin

Purple Martin

Progne subis

Based on average length

Longest living

9 years

Purple Martin

Purple Martin

Progne subis

Based on average lifespan

Birds in this family (Swallows and martins)

Purple Martin

Purple Martin

Progne subis

Distribution of Swallows and martins

This is a global coverage map of birds in the Hirundinidae family. For more specifics, click on each bird for a more detailed guide.

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