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The Brown-chested Martin (Progne tapera), a member of the Hirundinidae family, is a Neotropical species recognized for its swift flight and almost entirely aerial existence. Its distribution is remarkably wide, spanning from Southern Mexico and Central America down to the Southern Cone of South America, including countries like Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Argentina.<\/p>\n

This bird is distinguished by its opportunistic ecology and adaptability within open environments. While it utilizes natural cavities and hollows for nesting, its most unique and well-known characteristic is the frequent reuse of abandoned nests belonging to the Rufous Hornero (Furnarius rufus). The Hornero’s robust mud nest is thus transformed into a sought-after breeding chamber for Progne tapera, a behavior highlighting its ability to leverage existing structures.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Golondrina parda
\u2022 Brown-chested Martin<\/p>\n

Scientific classification<\/b>
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Aves
Order:Passeriformes
Family:Hirundinidae
Genus:Progne
Species:P. tapera<\/p>\n

Santa Regina, Colonia, Uruguay<\/p>\n

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Camera:<\/b> Canon EOS R7
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Lens:<\/b> Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary
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Capture Information:<\/b>
\n Focal Length: 600.0 mm
\n Shutter Speed: 1\/1000
\n Aperture: f\/7.1
\n ISO: 200\n<\/p>\n

Photo Taken: November 23, 2025
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The Brown-chested Martin (Progne tapera), a member of the Hirundinidae family, is a Neotropical species recognized for its swift flight and almost entirely aerial existence. Its distribution is remarkably wide, spanning from Southern Mexico and Central America down to the Southern Cone of South America, including countries like Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Argentina. 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