purple martin
noun
: a large swallow (Progne subis) of North America the males of which have glossy purplish-blue plumage
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Deep jet purple males and light brown females flew in and around the purple martin houses, or out to the air to catch insects.
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Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2025
For birdwatchers in particular, the downy woodpecker, purple martin and spotted sandpiper are just a few of the species that might make an appearance, while native mammals range from the red fox to the river otter—but the park is perhaps best known for its diverse array of reptiles.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Bluebirds prefer to nest at the edge of vegetation, while purple martins like plenty of open space for swooping into the nest.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2025
And where there are purple martins, there's a parking lot packed with visitors ready for a show.
—Nicole Cobler, Axios, 2 Aug. 2024
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Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2025
For birdwatchers in particular, the downy woodpecker, purple martin and spotted sandpiper are just a few of the species that might make an appearance, while native mammals range from the red fox to the river otter—but the park is perhaps best known for its diverse array of reptiles.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Bluebirds prefer to nest at the edge of vegetation, while purple martins like plenty of open space for swooping into the nest.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2025
And where there are purple martins, there's a parking lot packed with visitors ready for a show.
—Nicole Cobler, Axios, 2 Aug. 2024
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“Purple martin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purple%20martin. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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