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Alpine swift (Tachymarptis melba) Dhalqut, Dhofar, S Oman. Oct 10, 2015. Alpine swift,Apus melba,Fall,Geotagged,Oman,Tachymarptis melba Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Alpine swift (Tachymarptis melba)

Dhalqut, Dhofar, S Oman. Oct 10, 2015.

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The alpine swift is a species of swift found in Africa, southern Europe and Asia. They breed in mountains from southern Europe to the Himalaya. Like common swifts, they are migratory; the southern European population winters further south in southern Africa.

Similar species: Swifts And Hummingbirds
Species identified by Thibaud Aronson
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By Thibaud Aronson

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Uploaded Jul 30, 2016. Captured Oct 10, 2015 07:29 in Unnamed Road, Dhalkut, Oman.
  • PENTAX K-3
  • f/5.0
  • 1/4000s
  • ISO1600
  • 300mm