What is another word for Genus Progne?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs pɹˈɒɡnɪ] (IPA) 
Genus Progne is a scientific name that refers to a group of birds commonly known as martins. Some synonyms to the name may include Progne, European house martin, American martin, bank martin, and sand martin. These birds belong to the family Hirundinidae and are found globally except for the Antarctic continent. They are social birds that build their nests with mud pellets and are known for their aerial acrobatics. Martins migrate at the beginning of the winter and return to their breeding grounds in the spring. They feed on insects and small flying creatures and are known to co-habit with humans in cities and suburbs.
