Habitat: In Panama, you will be able to see it flying over your head. Also, they can be seen feeding in open areas near water. Distribution: This species is migratory. It usually breeds in North America and migrate south to south-central South America. Natural History Notes: The Purple is usually found in groups. They fly fairly high and will feed on flying insects. Conservation status according to IUCN 2008 Red list: Least Concern (LC). Characteristics: The total length of this species varies between 7 inches and 8 inches cm (measured from tip of bill to end of tail). This bird has a slightly decurved black bill and no crest. The wings are pointed which allow them to gly rapidily. The male is characterized by its entire plumage of a glossy blue-black coloration. The female, as well as the immature bird, looks different with a brown-gray plumage on the above and a gray forecrown. The part below is sooty brown, becoming whitish on the breast and the belly. We can also distinguish white patches on the sides of the neck.