I won't be able to describe it in words so maybe this audio file will help.
http://www.purplemartin.org/main/Vocalization.html
Joe
Purple martins are fairly noisy, chirping and making sounds that have been described as chortles, rattles, and croaks.
no
There is a bird that is called martin and it is a type of swallow. There are purple martins, house martins, and sand martins.
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Purple Martins are called so due to their iridescent purple-blue plumage, particularly evident in males. The name "martin" is derived from the Old French word "martinet," which refers to a type of swallow. These birds are known for their social behavior and are often seen nesting in colonies, primarily in North America. Their striking coloration and distinctive characteristics contribute to their name.
Purple Martins typically lay between 3 to 8 eggs per clutch, with the average being around 5. They usually raise one to two broods each year, depending on environmental conditions and food availability. Therefore, in a single year, a pair of Purple Martins can lay around 6 to 16 eggs.
Yes, it is illegal to shoot purple martins in Saskatchewan. These birds are protected under the Saskatchewan Wildlife Act, which prohibits the hunting or killing of certain species without a permit. Purple martins are considered a valuable part of the ecosystem, and conservation efforts are in place to ensure their protection. Violating these laws can result in fines or other legal consequences.
yes or no and why is it endangered The purple martin is not an endangered species, and its habitat is still quite good.
Contrary to popular belief, the thought that Purple Martins reduce mosquito population was brought up to promote the products that went along with the birds such as housing, and gourds. http://www.purplemartin.org/update/MosCont.html is research that was conducted to back it up. But don't get me wrong, Martins have many advantages. Just hearing that beautiful song they produce makes it worthwhile to attract Martins to your backyard.
Purple martins are completely dependent on humans for nesting boxes. Martins will travel hundreds of miles to return to their nesting boxes as long as they are kept up properly.
empty gourds make great purple martin houses.put up several on a wire,at least 12 feet high,and you will have a coloney of martins.