Cape Verde Swift
Apus alexandri
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<birdfyi-bird slug="apus-alexandri"></birdfyi-bird>The Cape Verde Swift (Apus alexandri) is a bird species in the family Apodidae (swifts), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.5 cm and a weight of 39.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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について
カーボベルデアマツバメはカーボベルデ諸島固有のアマツバメで、島嶼環境に適応した特有の種である。
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼開長 | 27.5 cm | 10.8 in |
| 体重 | 39.4 g | 1.39 oz |
識別
羽毛
Dark sooty-brown overall; pale grey-white throat patch; underparts slightly paler brown; moderately forked tail; Cape Verde Islands endemic; similar to Common Swift but slightly smaller with more extensive pale throat patch.
Habitat & Range
分布域
Endemic to the Cape Verde Islands in the eastern Atlantic. Resident on several islands including São Vicente and Santo Antão.
Diet & Feeding
Obligate aerial insectivore; gathers small flying insects, winged ants, and airborne spiders during flight.
保全状況
行動と繁殖
営巣
Nest type: CR.
一腹卵数
2
鳴き声
さえずり
Soft, musical whistling with smooth melodic quality; clear, unhurried phrases rising and falling gently in warm afternoon air.
分類学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| 科 | Apodidae (Swifts) |
| Genus | Apus |
| 種 | Apus alexandri |
Distribution
Cape Verde Swift has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Apodidae family