About the Southern Martin
The southern martin is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae, the swallows and martins. One source states that it is known in every mainland South American country except Colombia, Guyana, and Venezuela, and there are undocumented sight records in those three countries. It has occurred as a vagrant in the Malvinas/Falkland Islands and the U.S. state of Florida
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Swallows (Hirundinidae) |
| Species | Progne elegans |
| Species Codes | soumar, SOMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Southern Martin belong to?
The Southern Martin (Progne elegans) belongs to the Swallows family (Hirundinidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Southern Martin?
The southern martin is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae, the swallows and martins. One source states that it is known in every mainland South American country except Colombia, Guyana, and Venezuela, and there are undocumented sight records in those three countries. It has occurred as a v...
Where can I report a Southern Martin sighting?
You can log sightings of Southern Martin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code soumar, or on iNaturalist.
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