Swallows
| Purple Martins and Tree Swallows feed primarily on flying insects. Purple Martins are cavity nesters and will nest in gourds and elaborate martin houses as well as nest boxes. Both prefer open areas near water. |
| name | area | season | diet/native food plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purple Martin | NCS | SpSu-B | insects |
| Tree Swallow | NCS | SpFW-M | insects*, fruit wax myrtle |
Sp=spring Su=summer F=fall W=winter B=breeds in Florida during season(s) underlined M=Migrant | |||