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Purple Martin
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Open country near water.
Diet: Aerial insects.
Best time to spot: Colonial in martin houses.
When to look
Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.
Recent US sightings
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