Alpine Swift
Tachymarptis melba
Tachymarptis melba
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Alpine Swift Tachymarptis melba |
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The alpine swift is large (22cm), brown above, white below with a brown breast band. Usually found at higher elevation, it can be seen at lower altitude during cooler weather. The left 4th row photo (Arusha NP) is courtesy of Per Holmen. All of the other photos were taken in Tarangire NP. The migration and behaviour papers (click rigt links) are fascinating studies.
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