Alpine Swift

Apus melba

Order:

Caprimulgiformes

Family:

Apodidae

Size:

20-22 cm

Weight:

95-110 g

Taxonomy:

T. m. tuneti (Tschusi, 1904)

Short Description:

The Alpine Swift (Apus melba) is a large, highly aerial bird known for its sleek, crescent-shaped wings and distinctive white markings on its underparts. With a predominantly black plumage, it boasts a wingspan of approximately 55-60 centimeters. Its characteristic scythe-like wings enable swift, agile flight.

Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast

In Pakistan, Alpine Swifts are primarily found in the northern regions, especially in mountainous areas such as the Himalayas and the Karakoram Range. During the summer breeding season, they may venture further south into the foothills and occasionally into urban areas.

Alpine Swifts are migratory birds, spending their breeding season in Pakistan before migrating southwards to warmer regions for the winter. They are highly gregarious, often forming large flocks during migration and while foraging for aerial insects over open landscapes. Their breeding colonies are typically located in cliff crevices or under overhangs, where they construct cup-shaped nests from feathers, grass, and other materials.