SWALLOWS. 483 



545. PURPLE MARTIN. 



Large, 8.25; tail, somewhat forked; 

 appearing black throughout, fig. 381. Fe- 

 male, lighter above, nearly white beneath. 

 Breeds throughout temperate N. A.; winters 

 in Mex. and northern S. A.; south in Sept., 



Fig. 382 





Clili' Swaliow. 



north in April. Nests in holes of trees and 

 bird boxes; eggs, unspotted. Flight strong, 

 but heavy, often ascends high in air. Notes 

 loud, clear, and melodious. 



546. FLORIDA MARTIN. 



Differs from last in being smaller and 

 darker; female, more grayish beneath. 



