Alpine Swift

Tachymarptis melba

Least Concern

The Alpine Swift is a swift or swiftlet of Europe, western Asia, Africa, and seasonal migration routes. It spends most daylight hours on the wing, catching tiny flying insects high above forests, cliffs, towns, or water, and many species nest in caves, on rock faces, or against buildings.

Family

Apodidae

Group

Swifts

Range

Alpine Swift Range — Resident or seasonal range in Europe, western Asia, Africa, and seasonal migration routes

Population

≈ 2M–20M

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