Galapagos Martin

Progne modesta Gould, 1838

Galapagos Martin, Progne modesta, is a swallow of the Galápagos in the family Hirundinidae. It breeds in South America on the Galápagos Islands and is found on the central and southern islands, with the strongest presence on Isabela and only a scarce occurrence on Española. It is a year-round resident. The bird is most often seen in the highlands, reaching about 1,500 m above sea level, though it has also used built-up places in the past. It is a monotypic species and was described by Gould in 1838.

Order

Passeriformes

Family

Hirundinidae — Swallows, Martins

Breeding range

South America: Galápagos