Progne
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Progne is a genus of passerine birds in the swallow family Hirundinidae. The species are found in the New World and all have "martin" in their common name.
Quick Facts Progne, Scientific classification ...
Progne | |
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Male Purple martin (Progne subis) | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Aves |
Order: | Passeriformes |
Family: | Hirundinidae |
Subfamily: | Hirundininae |
Genus: | Progne F. Boie, 1826 |
Type species | |
Hirundo purpurea[1] = Hirundo subis | |
Species | |
9, See text |
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