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Alexander's Swift

Apus alexandri

Least Concern

About

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.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (Birds)
Order
Apodiformes (Apodiformes)
Family
Apodidae
Genus
Apus
Species
Apus alexandri (Alexander's Swift)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ケープベルデアマツバメ
Chinese 亚氏雨燕
Spanish Vencejo de Cabo Verde
French Martinet du Cap-Vert
German Alexandersegler
Portuguese andorinhão-de-cabo-verde
Russian Стриж Александра

Similar Species in Apus

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African Swift
Apus barbatus
Least Concern
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Bates's Swift
Apus batesi
Least Concern
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Blyth's Swift
Apus leuconyx
Not Evaluated
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Bradfield's Swift
Apus bradfieldi
Least Concern
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Common Swift
Apus apus
Least Concern
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Cook's Swift
Apus cooki
Not Evaluated
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Dark-rumped Swift
Apus acuticauda
Vulnerable
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Fernando Po Swift
Apus sladeniae
Data Deficient
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vs African Swift vs Bates's Swift vs Blyth's Swift vs Bradfield's Swift

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Alexander's Swift?
The scientific name of Alexander's Swift is Apus alexandri. It belongs to the genus Apus.
What is the conservation status of Alexander's Swift?
Alexander's Swift (Apus alexandri) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Alexander's Swift live?
Alexander's Swift is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Alexander's Swift belong to?
Alexander's Swift (Apus alexandri) belongs to the genus Apus, which is part of the taxonomic family Apodidae.
Is Alexander's Swift endangered?
No, Alexander's Swift (Apus alexandri) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Alexander's Swift belong to?
Alexander's Swift (Apus alexandri) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Alexander's Swift?
The closest relatives of Alexander's Swift in the genus Apus include African Swift, Bates's Swift, Blyth's Swift, Bradfield's Swift, Common Swift.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Apus — 20 Species

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African Swift
Apus barbatus
LC
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Alexander's Swift
Apus alexandri
LC
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Bates's Swift
Apus batesi
LC 🐾
Blyth's Swift
Apus leuconyx
NE 🐾
Bradfield's Swift
Apus bradfieldi
LC 🐾
Common Swift
Apus apus
LC 🐾
Cook's Swift
Apus cooki
NE 🐾
Dark-rumped Swift
Apus acuticauda
VU 🐾
Fernando Po Swift
Apus sladeniae
DD 🐾
Forbes-Watson's Swift
Apus berliozi
LC 🐾
Horus Swift
Apus horus
LC 🐾
House Swift
Apus nipalensis
LC 🐾
Little Swift
Apus affinis
NE 🐾
Madagascar Swift
Apus balstoni
LC 🐾
Nyanza Swift
Apus niansae
LC 🐾
Pacific Swift
Apus pacificus
NE 🐾
Pallid Swift
Apus pallidus
NE 🐾
Plain Swift
Apus unicolor
LC 🐾
Salim Ali's Swift
Apus salimalii
NE 🐾
White-rumped Swift
Apus caffer
NE
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