The Peruvian Martin is a swallow recorded along the coasts and lowlands of Peru and Chile. It catches insects in the air and nests in holes in cliffs, trees, and buildings.
It is about 17 cm long; the Arequipa account records a length of 16.5–17 cm.
It catches insects while flying. It uses open coastal and lowland habitats and nests in holes in cliffs, trees, and buildings.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.