About the Brown-chested Martin
The brown-chested martin is a species of passerine bird in the family Hirundinidae, the swallows and martins. It is found regularly in Panama and every mainland South American country except Chile. It has been documented as a vagrant in Aruba and Chile and there are unconfirmed reports from the Falkland Islands. It is a casual visitor to Costa Rica and has been recorded in Florida, Massachusetts, and New Jersey.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Swallows (Hirundinidae) |
| Species | Progne tapera |
| Species Codes | brcmar1, BCMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brown-chested Martin belong to?
The Brown-chested Martin (Progne tapera) belongs to the Swallows family (Hirundinidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Brown-chested Martin?
The brown-chested martin is a species of passerine bird in the family Hirundinidae, the swallows and martins. It is found regularly in Panama and every mainland South American country except Chile. It has been documented as a vagrant in Aruba and Chile and there are unconfirmed reports from the Falk...
Where can I report a Brown-chested Martin sighting?
You can log sightings of Brown-chested Martin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brcmar1, or on iNaturalist.
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