Swallow/ Martin on West Mexican Coast (1 Viewer)

AlanR

Bird photographer

• Apr 8, 2007

• #1

A number of these birds flew round our ship, moored in the early morning yesterday at Santa Cruz, Huatulco, on the west Mexican Coast. Some perched on the harbour and one ventured into the Ship to perch.
Are they Gray-breasted Martins? (Progne chalybea)
Alan

 

Last edited: Mar 15, 2008

jocateme

Well-known member

• Apr 8, 2007

• #2

Gray-brested seems right to me.

 

AlanR

Bird photographer

• Apr 9, 2007

• #3

jocateme said:

Gray-brested seems right to me.

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OK, Thanks.
Alan

 

tomjenner

Well-known member

• Apr 9, 2007

• #4

I agree with Grey-breasted Martin. Sinaloa Martin would have a stronger contrast between the dark breast and whiter belly.

Tom