Specimen, Bird

Description
Progne subis. Common Name: Purple martin.
This is a medium sized bird which is predominately dark glossy purple. The wings are a dull black. The belly is white. Under the chin is brown colouring. This is a female specimen. It has a slight hooked beak.
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Classification
Passeriformes/Birds/Vertebrates/Animals/T&E For Science & Technology
Collection
Blanche Halcombe Collection
Credit line
Collected by William Swainson
Species described by Linnaeus 1758
Accession number
A101.025
Collection type
Ornithology
Natural Sciences

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