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Is A Barn Swallow A Martin?

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Adult Barn Swallows have longer and more deeply forked tails than purple martins They also have peachy or creamy underparts, whereas female Purple Martins have dingy underparts. How can you tell the difference between a Purple Martin and a starling? Starlings are larger than Purple Martins, with a stocky body , short tail, and a … Read more

What Do Blue Martin Birds Eat?

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These birds like nothing more than a tasty insect snack . According to the Audubon Society, they feed on a wide variety of flying insects, “including many wasps and winged ants, and some bees”. Is a purple martin and a barn swallow the same bird? Barn Swallow Adult Barn Swallows have longer and more deeply … Read more