Alexander's Swift vs Corn speedwell
Apus alexandri compared with Veronica arvensis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alexander's Swift | Corn speedwell |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Aves (Birds) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) | Lamiales (Lamiales) |
| Family | Apodidae | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus | Apus | Veronica |
| Species | Apus alexandri | Veronica arvensis |
Conservation Status
Alexander's Swift
LC — Least ConcernCorn speedwell
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alexander's Swift | Corn speedwell |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Corn speedwell
Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (15 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (5 countries).
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.
Corn speedwell
No description available.
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