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Progne

Progne

9.9
A group of swallows in the Americas that includes the purple martin
  • noun
  • /ˈprɒɡni/
  • Specialized
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  • The Progne genus includes the well-known purple martin found throughout North America.

Examples

  • Several species within the Progne genus migrate seasonally across the Americas.

  • Ornithologists have observed interesting nesting behavior among different Progne species.

  • The Progne species are known for their aerial acrobatics.

  • Did you see the Progne birds nesting in the tree?

  • Ornithologists have observed interesting nesting behavior among different Progne species.

  • Several species within the Progne genus migrate seasonally across the Americas.

  • The Progne genus includes the well-known purple martin found throughout North America.

Surface Forms

Progne singular
Prognas plural

Etymology

Progne comes from an old Greek story where a woman named Progne was turned into a swallow. Scientists used her name for a group of swallows, so Progne today refers to these birds, including the familiar purple martin.