Sinaloa Martin (Progne sinaloae)
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Sinaloa Martin

Progne sinaloae Nelson, 1898

17–18 cmLength43 gWeight

The Sinaloa martin (Progne sinaloae) is a Vulnerable species of bird in the family Hirundinidae, the swallows and martins.

Busiest months: March · Most records: Mexico

Vulnerable

Where and when it's recorded

Sinaloa Martin has been recorded at 2 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Rancho PrimaveraMexico44 records
  2. Reserva de La Chara PintaMexico13 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Mexico

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 Sinaloa martin (Progne sinaloae) is a Vulnerable species of bird in the family Hirundinidae, the swallows and martins. It breeds in Mexico; its wintering range is not known but is believed to be in South America. There is one record from Guatemala.

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Questions

How big is the Sinaloa Martin?

The Sinaloa Martin is about 17–18 cm long and weighs around 43 g.

Where does the Sinaloa Martin live?

Its breeding range: Middle America: western Mexico. It is most often recorded in Mexico.

When is the best time to see the Sinaloa Martin?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Sinaloa Martin endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Sinaloa Martin as Vulnerable.

What does the Sinaloa Martin eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Sinaloa Martin in?

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

At a glance

Length
17–18 cm
Weight
43 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Feeds in the air
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Vulnerable
More measurements
Wing
139 mm
Tail
78 mm
Bill
15 mm
Tarsus
14 mm

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

Range

Middle America: western Mexico

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Swallows, Martins Hirundinidae
Genus
Progne

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Sinaloa Martin

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