Alpine Swift

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The Alpine Swift (Tachymarptis melba) is a species in the genus Tachymarptis. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments. Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, and Norway.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hayvan)

Phylum

Chordata (Kordalılar)

Class

Aves (kuş)

Order

Apodiformes (Ebabiller)

Family

Apodidae

Genus

Tachymarptis

Species

Tachymarptis melba (Alpine Swift)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シロハラアマツバメ

Chinese 高山雨燕

Spanish Vencejo real

French Martinet à ventre blanc

German Alpensegler

Portuguese andorinhão-real

Russian Белобрюхий стриж

Similar Species in Tachymarptis

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Mottled Swift

Tachymarptis aequatorialis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Alpine Swift?

The scientific name of Alpine Swift is Tachymarptis melba. It belongs to the genus Tachymarptis.

Where does Alpine Swift live?

Alpine Swift is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, and Norway.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway.

What family does Alpine Swift belong to?

Alpine Swift (Tachymarptis melba) belongs to the genus Tachymarptis, which is part of the taxonomic family Apodidae.

What kingdom does Alpine Swift belong to?

Alpine Swift (Tachymarptis melba) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

What are the closest relatives of Alpine Swift?

The closest relatives of Alpine Swift in the genus Tachymarptis include Mottled Swift.