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Species that have a similar taxonomy to the Alpine swift (Tachymarptis melba)

Atiu swiftlet (Collocalia sawtelli)
Information on the Atiu swiftlet is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Pallid swift (Apus pallidus)
The pallid swift is a small, highly aerial bird with a forked tail and crescent-shaped wings. Its name comes from the Latin word ‘apous’... More 9 Images 0 videos
Little swift (Apus affinis)
The little swift is a very small bird, highly adapted to its aerial lifestyle, with long, narrow wings and a square-shaped tail. As the... More 14 Images 0 videos
Tahiti swiftlet (Collocalia leucophaea)
Information on the Tahiti swiftlet is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 3 Videos
Alexander's swift (Apus alexandri)
A small, compact and muscular bird, Alexander’s swift (Apus alexandri) is distinguished by having relatively short wings and the shallowest... More 3 Images 0 videos
Seychelles swiftlet (Collocalia elaphra)
Information on the Seychelles swiftlet is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Common swift (Apus apus)
The most aerial of birds, the common swift (Apus apus) is renowned for its superb flying ability, favouring a life spent almost entirely on... More 21 Images 0 videos
Plain swift (Apus unicolor)
A fairly small swift, the plain swift (Apus unicolor) shares its range with both the common swift (Apus apus) and the pallid swift (Apus... More 2 Images 0 videos
Hooded visorbearer (Augastes lumachella)
Information on the hooded visorbearer (Augastes lumachella) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos
Ruby-topaz hummingbird (Chrysolampis mosquitus)
Information on the ruby-topaz hummingbird (Chrysolampis mosquitus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos
Esmeraldas woodstar (Chaetocercus berlepschi)
Information on the Esmeraldas woodstar (Chaetocercus berlepschi) is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 1 Image 0 videos
Black-backed thornbill (Ramphomicron dorsale)
Information on the black-backed thornbill (Ramphomicron dorsale) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Hyacinth visorbearer (Augastes scutatus)
Information on the hyacinth visorbearer (Augastes scutatus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos
Blossomcrown (Anthocephala floriceps)
A beautiful hummingbird of Colombia, the blossomcrown (Anthocephala floriceps) has shining green upperparts and bronzy-green central tail... More 5 Images 1 Video
Rufous hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus)
Described as one of the feistiest hummingbirds in North America, the rufous hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) is well-known for its aggressive... More 20 Images 5 Videos
Gould's emerald (Chlorostilbon elegans)
Information on Gould's emerald is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
White-tailed hummingbird (Eupherusa poliocerca)
Information on the white-tailed hummingbird is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Little woodstar (Chaetocercus bombus)
Information on the little woodstar is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Venezuelan sylph (Aglaiocercus berlepschi)
Information on the Venezuelan sylph (Aglaiocercus berlepschi) is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 5 Images 0 videos
Ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris)
The most widespread of all hummingbird species, the ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) is a familiar inhabitant of Central and... More 11 Images 1 Video
Colourful puffleg (Eriocnemis mirabilis)
Information on the colourful puffleg (Eriocnemis mirabilis) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Blue-capped hummingbird (Eupherusa cyanophrys)
Information on the blue-capped hummingbird is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Velvet-purple coronet (Boissonneaua jardini)
Information on the velvet-purple coronet is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 1 Video
Honduran emerald (Amazilia luciae)
Central America’s rarest bird, the Honduran emerald is known from only a small, arid region of Honduras. This attractive mid-sized... More 2 Images 0 videos
Andean hillstar (Oreotrochilus estella)
Information on the Andean hillstar is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 4 Videos
Grey-bellied comet (Taphrolesbia griseiventris)
Information on the grey-bellied comet is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Violet-tailed sylph (Aglaiocercus coelestis)
A stunningly beautiful hummingbird of South America, the violet-tailed sylph is named after the striking tail of the male: an extremely long... More 10 Images 0 videos
Booted racket-tail (Ocreatus underwoodii)
Species information is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 13 Images 0 videos
Scissor-tailed hummingbird (Hylonympha macrocerca)
Distinguished by vibrantly-patterned bodies, and acrobatic flying ability, the members of the hummingbird family are recognised as some of... More 4 Images 0 videos
Gorgeted puffleg (Eriocnemis isabellae)
Discovered as recently as 2005, the gorgeted puffleg is a highly threatened hummingbird. The common name arises from the large... More 2 Images 0 videos

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