🌿Native Nature

Alpine Swift

Tachymarptis melba

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Apodiformes ›Family: Apodidae ›Genus: Tachymarptis

About

The Alpine swift (Tachymarptis melba) formerly Apus melba, is a species of swift. The genus name is from the Ancient Greek takhus, "fast", and marptis, "seizer". The specific melba has no known explanation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Alpine Swift?
The scientific name of Alpine Swift is Tachymarptis melba.
What kingdom does Alpine Swift belong to?
Alpine Swift belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Alpine Swift belong to?
Alpine Swift belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Alpine Swift belong to?
Alpine Swift belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Alpine Swift belong to?
Alpine Swift belongs to the order Apodiformes.
What family does Alpine Swift belong to?
Alpine Swift belongs to the family Apodidae.
What genus does Alpine Swift belong to?
Alpine Swift belongs to the genus Tachymarptis.