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Progne modesta
The Galápagos martin (Progne modesta) is a bird found in Ecuador. Found in Ecuador. It eats insects and other small invertebrates. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
See the Galápagos martin on the 3D globe →| Scientific name | Progne modesta |
|---|---|
| Region | South America |
| Found in | Ecuador |
🏡 Where the Galápagos martin lives
Found in Ecuador.
🍽️ What it eats
- 🐛 Insects & bugs100%
A rough guide to its diet over a year. Source: EltonTraits (Wilman et al. 2014).
Conservation status
LCNTVUENCREWEX
EndangeredVery few are left in the wild.💡 It weighs about 42 grams. It mostly eats insects and other small creatures.
Questions about the Galápagos martin
Where does the Galápagos martin live?
The Galápagos martin lives in Ecuador. Found in Ecuador.
What does the Galápagos martin eat?
insects and other small invertebrates (about 100%). These are rough shares of its diet over a year, from the EltonTraits database.
Is the Galápagos martin endangered?
Very few are left in the wild. Its IUCN Red List category is Endangered.
More birds from South America
- Green-barred woodpecker
- Grayish baywing
- Yellow-rumped cacique
- Brown-chested martin
- Blue-necked tanager
- Spot-winged pigeon
Sources: IUCN Red List (via Wikidata), EltonTraits 1.0 (Wilman et al. 2014), GBIF sightings for countries, Wikipedia. Last updated 2026-10-19.