611. Progne subis 

 PURPLE MARTIN. 7 inches 



Male. Above and below lustrous blue-black; very long wings 



and forked tail. Female. Above dull black. Below grayish brown. 



Feeds on insects. Locally distributed in Massachusetts. Arrives 



about May 1. 



Note. Usually like " peuo, peuo,peiio" 



Nest. In boxes put up by man for 



their use. 



Breeds. Locally throughout New Eng- 

 land. 



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