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Birds
The largest North American swallow, in the east nesting almost entirely in human housing.
Field facts
HabitatOpen country near water, martin colonies
RangeStatewide
When to lookMarch to August
StatusLeast Concern; declining (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesEuropean starling in flight
Field note: Eastern purple martins now depend on people for nearly every nest site.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Maintaining a martin house is a commitment — manage starlings and sparrows.
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