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Alexander's Swift

Apus alexandri · Apodidae · Apodiformes

Best monthsMar–Maymost records
Records1,594in 1 country
Most seen inCape Verde1,594 records
Red ListLeast concernIUCN status
Alexander's Swift
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About

Alexander's Swift in brief

The alexander's swift (Apus alexandri) is a bird of the Apodidae family — species of bird.

In Cape Verde it has 1,594 published records. It is strongly seasonal: records peak in March, April and May and fall to their lowest in June and July.

Its global conservation status is least concern on the IUCN Red List.

Records by month

All countries combined · the strongest months highlighted
Where & when

When to look in each country

Cape Verde1,594 records · best Apr, Mar
Map

Where it has been recorded

Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.

Relatives

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Chimney Swift
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Chimney Swift

Chaetura pelagica
Chimney Swift