- Progne cryptoleuca
Identification
Adult male cannot reliably be distinguished from Purple Martin except in the hand: both are bluish purple overall, but Cuban Martin has concealed white feathers on the belly. Female shows white belly and abdomen that contrasts sharply with brown in breast and sides.
Distribution
Found on Cuba including surrounding smaller islands during the breeding season (February through October); believed to migrate to South America in non-breeding season. Accidental vagrant to Florida with 1 nineteenth century record.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species.
Sometimes thought to be a subspecies of Caribbean Martin.
Habitat
Widespread. Mostly nests colonially, and mostly in cavities, natural or manmade.
