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Song & Call Comparison
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Song & Call Comparison
Little Swift
鸣唱
Harsh, crackling chatter with emphatic rhythm; series of rough notes delivered at pace with occasional sharp screech.
Alpine Swift
鸣唱
Rapid series of short, clipped whistles; bright, clean notes delivered in quick succession with occasional doubled phrase.
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Geographic Range & Migration
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Geographic Range & Migration
Little Swift
Found across Africa and Asia from Senegal east to India and Sri Lanka, and southeast to Southeast Asia. Common in urban areas and open country.
Alpine Swift
Breeds from southern Europe and North Africa east through Central Asia and the Himalayas to India. Migratory; winters in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Conservation Status Comparison
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保护状况
Least Concern
Little Swift
Least Concern
Alpine Swift
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Identification Tips — How to Tell Them Apart
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How to Tell Them Apart
Little Swift
羽毛
Small; dark sooty-brown; large white rump patch; white throat; underparts dark; square-ended tail; widespread from Africa to Asia; the large square white rump patch and square tail distinguish it from …
Alpine Swift
羽毛
Large; dark brown upperparts; white throat patch separated from white belly by dark brown breast band; brown flanks; bold tricoloured underpart pattern; one of Europe's largest swifts with distinctive white …
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About Each Bird (Descriptions)
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Related Comparisons
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