Posted by Matt Trujillo Photography (Portland, United States) on 6 May 2008 in Animal & Insect.
Prógne súbis.
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Another one of your superb close ups! This would look lovely framed and hanging with the Barn Swallow
6 May 2008 9:11am
It's a fantastic capture... yet again... Matt!! However, your purple martin looks very much like our tree swallows..?
6 May 2008 8:23pm
@amy: They are similar. However, the Tree Swallow is green-backed, while the Martin sports an iridescent purple-blue which darkens with age. Additionally, the Martin male's underbelly will darken completely. The Tree Swallow will not loose it's light underbelly as it matures.
Ha. Made you learn!
Fantastic!
6 May 2008 9:41pm
great shot!
6 May 2008 10:10pm
OUCH!! Now my head hurts!! Thanks, Matt. I've never seen a purple martin and just noticed the similarity.
7 May 2008 1:41pm
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