About the Caribbean Martin
The Caribbean martin or white-bellied martin is a large swallow.
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Adult Caribbean martins are 18.5 cm in length, with a forked tail and relatively broad wings, and weigh 40 g. Adult males are a glossy blue-black with contrasting white lower underparts. Females and juveniles are duller than the male, with grey-brown breast and flanks and white lower underparts.
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Where the Caribbean Martin lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Colombia, Venezuela, Bermuda, Guyana, Brazil.
When to see the Caribbean Martin
Peak activity in July · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Southern MartinProgne elegansThe southern martin is 17 to 20 cm (6.7 to 7.9 in) long.
Cuban MartinProgne cryptoleucaAdult Cuban martins are 18.5 cm in length, with a forked tail and relatively broad wings, and weigh 40 g.
Galapagos MartinProgne modestaThe Galapagos martin is about 15 cm (5.9 in) long.
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