About the Cuban Martin
The Cuban martin is a large swallow endemic to Cuba.
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Adult Cuban 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. Adult male Cuban martins can be distinguished from adult male Caribbean martins by their dark bellies: Caribbean martins have a prominent white patch on theirs. Adult females and immatures aren't as easily distinguished.
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Where the Cuban Martin lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Dominican Republic.
When to see the Cuban Martin
Peak activity in March · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Galapagos MartinProgne modestaThe Galapagos martin is about 15 cm (5.9 in) long.
Peruvian MartinProgne murphyiThe Peruvian martin is 16.5 to 17 cm (6.5 to 6.7 in) long and weighs 30 to 37 g (1.1 to 1.3 oz).
Sinaloa MartinProgne sinaloaeThe Sinaloa martin is 17 to 18.5 cm (6.7 to 7.3 in) long; three individuals weighed between 42 and 43.7 g (1.5 and 1.5 oz).
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