Alexander's Swift vs Black-backed Forktail
Apus alexandri compared with Enicurus immaculatus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alexander's Swift | Black-backed Forktail |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (Chordates) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class same | Aves (Birds) | Aves (Birds) |
| Order | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Apodidae | Muscicapidae |
| Genus | Apus | Enicurus |
| Species | Apus alexandri | Enicurus immaculatus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Alexander's Swift and Black-backed Forktail share a common ancestor at the Class level: Aves. (Birds)
Conservation Status
Alexander's Swift
LC — Least ConcernBlack-backed Forktail
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alexander's Swift | Black-backed Forktail |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alexander's Swift
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Found in Norway.
Black-backed Forktail
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Found in Norway.
Alexander's Swift
The Alexander's Swift (Apus alexandri) is a species in the genus Apus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Black-backed Forktail
The Black-backed Forktail (Enicurus immaculatus) is a species in the genus Enicurus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
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