Progne
| Progne | |
|---|---|
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| Male Purple martin, Progne subis | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Hirundinidae |
| Subfamily: | Hirundininae |
| Genus: |
Progne F. Boie, 1826 |
| Species | |
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9, See text |
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9, See text
Progne is a genus of birds. The genus name refers to Procne (Πρόκνη), a mythological girl who was turned into a swallow to save her from her husband. She had killed their son to avenge the rape of her sister.
Created by Friedrich Boie in 1826, the genus contains nine American swallows.
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