611. Progne subis 
PURPLE MARTIN. 7 inches 
Male. Above and below lustrous blue-black; very long wings 
and forked tail. Female. Abovedull black. Below grayish brown. 
Feeds on insects. Locally distributed in Massachusetts. Arrives 
about May 1. 
Note. Usually like “ pewo, peuo, pewo.” 
Nest. In boxes put up by man for - a — 
their use. ese aout ee 
Breeds. Locally throughout New Eng- wv 
land. 
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