Galapagos Martin

Progne modesta Gould, 1838

15 cmLength41 gWeight

The Galapagos martin (Progne modesta) is an Endangered species of bird in the family Hirundinidae, the swallows and martins.

Most records: Ecuador

Endangered

Where and when it's recorded

Galapagos Martin has been recorded at 1 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Española – Punta SuárezEcuador14 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Ecuador

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Galapagos martin (Progne modesta) is an Endangered species of bird in the family Hirundinidae, the swallows and martins. It is endemic to the Galápagos Islands.

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Questions

How big is the Galapagos Martin?

The Galapagos Martin is about 15 cm long and weighs around 41 g.

Where does the Galapagos Martin live?

Its breeding range: South America: Galápagos. It is most often recorded in Ecuador.

Is the Galapagos Martin endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Galapagos Martin as Endangered.

What does the Galapagos Martin eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Galapagos Martin in?

It belongs to the family Swallows, Martins (Hirundinidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length: 15 cm
Weight: 41 g
Habitat: Shrubland
Diet: Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle: Feeds in the air
Migration: Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation: Endangered

More measurements

Wing: 126 mm
Tail: 69 mm
Bill: 13 mm
Tarsus: 14 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: Galápagos

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order: Passerines Passeriformes
Family: Swallows, Martins Hirundinidae
Genus: Progne

Other birds in the genus Progne

Brown-chested MartinProgne tapera

Peruvian MartinProgne murphyi

Purple MartinProgne subis

Southern MartinProgne elegans

Grey-breasted MartinProgne chalybea

Sinaloa MartinProgne sinaloae

Cuban MartinProgne cryptoleuca

Caribbean MartinProgne dominicensis

African River MartinPseudochelidon eurystomina

White-eyed River MartinPseudochelidon sirintarae

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