The purple martin is an extremely popular and well-known bird due to its willingness to nest in structures provided by humans. Polytypic. Length 7.5". Adult male: all glossy blue-black above and ...

The first purple martins of the year have been spotted in South Dakota, marking the start of spring migration. These birds travel up to 7,000 miles from Brazil to their breeding grounds in North ...

Purple martins, known for their glossy plumage, have returned to Michigan after wintering in South America. The first sightings, known as "scout" birds, were reported in mid-March, marking the ...

In a sure sign that spring is not far behind, the first Purple Martins of the year have been spotted in Minnesota.

Drain holes will help wet nests dry faster, and insulation can protect birds during extreme temperatures. It's important to check purple martin houses throughout the season for both safety of eggs ...

In real life, the birds have iridescent feathers that appear to change color in different lights, sometimes making them look purple. Purple martins fly from Brazil to Walt Disney World to raise ...

As many folks have become familiar with the Purple Martin colony located between the hardware store and the city buildings on First Street, they might notice the colony is gone. That is because it was ...

The Purple Martin Conservation Association in Erie reports the first birds were seen March 2 in Port Royal, Juniata County. The birds were spotted by one of the association’s birding enthusiasts ...

In a sure sign that spring is not far behind, the first purple martins of the year have been spotted in South Dakota.