Sinaloa martin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sinaloa martin |
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Progne
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sinaloae
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| Breeding distribution (winter distribution unknown) | |
The Sinaloa martin (Progne sinaloae) is a type of bird in the Hirundinidae family. This family includes swallows and martins. It is a large swallow that scientists don't know much about. Some people even think it might be a subspecies of the Caribbean martin.
This bird makes its nests in pine-oak forests in western Mexico. It likes to nest in holes found in steep cliff faces. Scientists believe these birds might fly to Belize and Guatemala. They also think the Sinaloa martin spends its winters in South America, but this is not fully confirmed.
What Does the Sinaloa Martin Look Like?
Adult male Sinaloa martins have dark, shiny blue-black feathers. They also have a bright white patch on their belly. This looks a lot like the related Caribbean martin. However, because they nest differently and live in different places, scientists consider them a separate species.
Young Sinaloa martins and adult females look very similar to other Progne species. These include the Cuban martin, the Caribbean martin, and the purple martin.
How Many Sinaloa Martins Are There?
Scientists do not know much about how many Sinaloa martins there are. They also don't know exactly where all of them live. This bird is thought to be quite rare. However, it seems that the Sinaloa martin still lives in the same areas it always has.
Not many scientists or bird watchers have studied this bird. This means there isn't much information to guess how many exist. It's also hard to see if their numbers are going up or down over time.
Unlike some other martin species, the Sinaloa martin does not seem to have problems with other birds taking their nests. Birds like the European starling and house sparrow often compete for nesting spots. But these birds have not settled in the areas where the Sinaloa martin breeds. So, they are not a big threat to the Sinaloa martin's population.
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This map shows where the Sinaloa martin breeds.
