Brown-chested martin

Progne tapera

The brown-chested martin (Progne tapera) is a species of passerine bird in the family Hirundinidae, the swallows and martins.

Family: Hirundinidae Order: passerines Conservation: Least Concern
Brown-chested martin

About the Brown-chested martin

The brown-chested martin (Progne tapera) 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.

Fun Facts About Brown-chested martin

  • The brown-chested martin (Progne tapera) 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.

Conservation Status

The Brown-chested martin is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

Orderpasserines
FamilyHirundinidae
GenusProgne
SpeciesProgne tapera

Range & Habitat

Range map of Brown-chested martin

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Related Species

Other species in the Hirundinidae family: