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Purpurschwalbe

Progne subis

Least Concern

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Purple Martin (Progne subis) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel)

Species

Progne subis (Purpurschwalbe)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ムラサキツバメ

Chinese 紫崖燕

Spanish Golondrina azulnegra

French Hirondelle noire

German Purpurschwalbe

Portuguese andorinha-azul / andorinha-roxa

Russian Большая ласточка

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Purpurschwalbe?

The scientific name of Purpurschwalbe is Progne subis. It belongs to the genus Progne.

What is the conservation status of Purpurschwalbe?

Purpurschwalbe (Progne subis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Purpurschwalbe live?

Purpurschwalbe is found in Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Purpurschwalbe belong to?

Purpurschwalbe (Progne subis) belongs to the genus Progne, which is part of the taxonomic family Hirundinidae.

Is Purpurschwalbe endangered?

No, Purpurschwalbe (Progne subis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Purpurschwalbe belong to?

Purpurschwalbe (Progne subis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Purpurschwalbe?

The closest relatives of Purpurschwalbe in the genus Progne include Blauschwalbe, Braunbrustschwalbe, Dominikanerschwalbe, Galapagosschwalbe, Graubrustschwalbe.