Alpine Swift

Tachymarptis melba

The Alpine Swift (Tachymarptis melba) is a large, highly aerial bird found in mountainous regions of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. With a streamlined body and long, curved wings, it is a master of the air, spending most of its life on the wing. Its distinctive silhouette and piercing calls make it a striking sight in the sky. Alpine Swifts are known for their remarkable aerial abilities, often soaring at great heights and performing acrobatic flight displays. They nest in colonies on cliffs and rock faces, and their diet consists mainly of flying insects. Although not currently considered threatened, they may face future challenges due to habitat loss and environmental changes.

Habitat: Mountainous regions

Alpine Swift

Tours where you can spot this bird

Short Northern Burgos Birding Stay - 2 Days
Short Northern Burgos Birding Stay - 2 Days
Spain / Burgos Group tour 2 days | 0h

Two-day, one-night birding break with a guided 4x4 route through Alto Ebro canyons, plateaux, northern woodland and the Ebro Reservoir....

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Birds and Gastronomy in Northern Burgos - 3 Days
Birds and Gastronomy in Northern Burgos - 3 Days
Spain / Burgos Group tour 3 days | 0h

Three-day Alto Ebro birding stay combining canyon, woodland and reservoir routes with northern Burgos food and regional wines....

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Birds and Wine in Northern Burgos - 3 Days
Birds and Wine in Northern Burgos - 3 Days
Spain / Burgos Group tour 3 days | 0h

Three-day northern Burgos birding stay pairing Alto Ebro landscapes and reservoir birding with selected regional wines....

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Hiking and Birding in Northern Burgos - 6 Days
Hiking and Birding in Northern Burgos - 6 Days
Spain / Burgos Group tour 6 days | 0h

Six-day stay combining guided birding by 4x4 with walks through the Ebro Canyon, Orbaneja del Castillo and northern Burgos habitats....

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Northern Burgos Birding Tour - 5 Days
Northern Burgos Birding Tour - 5 Days
Spain / Burgos Group tour 5 days | 0h

Five-day small-group birding stay exploring the Alto Ebro canyons, northern forests, the Ebro Reservoir and Burgos cereal plains....

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Private Elba and Tuscan Archipelago Raptor Birding with Giorgio Paesani
Private Elba and Tuscan Archipelago Raptor Birding with Giorgio Paesani
Italy / Portoferraio Private tour 1 day | 0h

Private birding on Elba and the Tuscan Archipelago with Giorgio Paesani, focused on raptor migration, island habitats and Mediterranean bird...

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South-East Sicily Private Birding Day with Andrea Corso
South-East Sicily Private Birding Day with Andrea Corso
Italy / Siracusa Private tour 1 day | 8h

A private birding day around Siracusa, Vendicari, Pantano Longarini and other south-eastern Sicily hotspots, tailored to the season and your...

From 280.00 EUR
8-Day South-Eastern Sicily Birding Tour with Andrea Corso
8-Day South-Eastern Sicily Birding Tour with Andrea Corso
Italy / Catania Group tour 8 days | 0h

An eight-day all-inclusive birding and natural-history tour across Mount Etna, the Catania Plain, Siracusa wetlands and the wild coast of so...

From 2000.00 EUR
Southern Africa Birding Expedition: Namibia, Okavango & Victoria Falls
Southern Africa Birding Expedition: Namibia, Okavango & Victoria Falls
Namibia / Walvis Bay Group tour 18 days | 0h

This birdwatching journey through Namibia, the Okavango Delta, and Victoria Falls combines southern Africa’s most iconic landscapes with e...

From 10206.00 USD