The alpine swift (Tachymarptis melba, formerly Apus melba) is a species of swift found in Africa, southern Europe, and Asia. They breed in mountains from...
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common swift (Apus apus), whereas the following ones broadened the scope to additional species, such as the Pallid swift (Apus pallidus) and the Alpine swift...
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even compared to other swifts. The brown-backed needletail is a very large swift, and at 23 cm is bigger than the Alpine swift and the white-throated...
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of bird in the swift family, Apodidae. It contains the Alpine swift (Tachymarptis melba) of Eurasia and Africa and the mottled swift (Tachymarptis aequatorialis)...
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Malagasy palm swift (Cypsiurus gracilis) Asian palm swift (Cypsiurus balasiensis) Genus Tachymarptis Alpine swift (Tachymarptis melba) Mottled swift (Tachymarptis...
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Alpine swift were spotted on the building, which is the first time this happened in Belgrade. Previously, the closest nesting colony of Alpine swift was...
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monal, chukar partridge, koklass pheasant, rock dove, common cuckoo, alpine swift, Indian roller, Himalayan woodpecker, hoopoe, barn swallow, golden oriole...
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nuthatch was discovered when ornithologist John Whitehead went to observe alpine swifts (Tachymarptis melba) on 13 June 1883. Whitehead, who had spent much...
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gracilis Malagasy palm swift (Cypsiurus gracilis) Subspecies: C. g. gracilis, C. g. griveaudi Genus Tachymarptis Alpine swift (Tachymarptis melba) Subspecies:...
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It is one of two species in the genus Tachymarptis together with the alpine swift (T. melba). It occurs widely in eastern Africa and locally in western...
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Nicobar white-breasted waterhen, Amaurornis phoenicurus leucocephalus Alpine swift, Apus melba dorabtatai. Now Tachymarpis melba dorabtatai. Oriental skylark...
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long-legged buzzard, peregrine falcon, Eurasian eagle-owl, Alpine chough, Alpine swift, Eurasian crag martin, red-rumped swallow, wallcreeper, etc....
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Khenifra are the Algerian nuthatch, red-knobbed coot, ruddy shelduck, alpine swift, osprey, and golden eagle. Khenifra National Park, Protected Planet "Khenifra...
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whistling-thrush. Many birds migrate here in winter including swiftlets, and alpine swift. Crested serpent eagle, mountain hawk-eagle, black-winged kite, and peregrine...
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List of birds of Brazil (section Swifts)
White-tipped swift, Aeronautes montivagus Common swift, Apus apus (UC)(V) Alpine swift, Tachymarptis melba (UC)(V) Fork-tailed palm-swift, Tachornis squamata...
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eclectic mix of species, many of them no longer found in Britain, such as alpine swift, demoiselle crane and long-legged buzzard. Species lost from the Peak...
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List of birds of Sweden (section Swifts)
– A (R) Chimney swift (skorstensseglare) Chaetura pelagica – A (R) Alpine swift (alpseglare) Tachymarptis melba – A (R) Common swift (tornseglare) Apus...
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The African black swift (Apus barbatus), also known as the African swift or black swift, is a medium-sized bird in the swift family. It breeds in Africa...
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List of birds of Italy (section Swifts)
surfaces. Many swifts have long swept-back wings which resemble a crescent. Alpine swift Tachymarptis melba Rondone maggiore – A Little swift Apus affinis...
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Swifts Creek is a town in the Tambo Valley of East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. The town is on the Great Alpine Road between Omeo and Ensay, 379 kilometres...
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List of birds of Ireland (section Swifts)
camouflaged to resemble bark or leaves. Order: Apodiformes Family: Apodidae Swifts are small birds which spend the majority of their lives flying. These birds...
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List of birds of Europe (section Swifts)
(A) Chimney swift, Chaetura pelagica (A) Alpine swift, Tachymarptis melba Common swift, Apus apus Pallid swift, Apus pallidus Plain swift, Apus unicolor...
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List of birds of Sri Lanka (section Swifts)
Hemiprocnidae The treeswifts, or crested swifts, are closely related to the true swifts. They differ from the other swifts in that they have crests, long forked...
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List of birds of Norway (section Swifts)
(A) Alpine swift (alpeseiler), Apus melba (A) Common swift (tårnseiler), Apus apus Pallid swift (gråseiler), Apus pallidus (A) White-rumped swift (hvitgumpseiler)...
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List of birds of Spain (section Swifts)
caudacutus (A) Alpine swift (vencejo real), Apus melba Common swift (vencejo común), Apus apus Plain swift (vencejo unicolor), Apus unicolor Pallid swift (vencejo...
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List of birds of the Azores (section Swifts)
surfaces. Many swifts have long swept-back wings which resemble a crescent or boomerang. Chimney swift, Chaetura pelagica (A) Alpine swift, Apus melba (A)...
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buzzard, alpine swift, alpine chough and so on. There are also numerous species of reptiles and amphibians. Among the most common are the alpine newt, european...
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List of birds of North America (section Swifts)
surfaces. Many swifts have long swept-back wings which resemble a crescent or boomerang. Alpine swift, Apus melba (A) LC Black swift, Cypseloides niger...
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Allpahuayo antbird Alor boobook Alor myzomela Alpine accentor Alpine chough Alpine pipit Alpine swift Alpine thrush Alström's warbler Alta Floresta antpitta...
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List of birds of Metropolitan France (section Swifts)
Many swifts have long swept-back wings which resemble a crescent. Chimney swift Chaetura pelagica (French: martinet ramoneur) – A Alpine swift Tachymarptis...
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