About the Cape Verde Swift
The Cape Verde swift or Alexander's swift is a small bird of the swift family found only in the Cape Verde Islands. It has been recorded from all the islands except Santa Luzia although it probably breeds only on Santiago, Fogo, Brava, Santo Antão and São Nicolau. It is generally common with a stable population and is not considered to be threatened. The name Alexander's swift commemorates Boyd Alexander, an English ornithologist who led two expeditions to the islands in 1897.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Apus alexandri |
| Species Codes | aleswi1, CVSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cape Verde Swift belong to?
The Cape Verde Swift (Apus alexandri) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Cape Verde Swift?
The Cape Verde swift or Alexander's swift is a small bird of the swift family found only in the Cape Verde Islands. It has been recorded from all the islands except Santa Luzia although it probably breeds only on Santiago, Fogo, Brava, Santo Antão and São Nicolau. It is generally common with a stabl...
Where can I report a Cape Verde Swift sighting?
You can log sightings of Cape Verde Swift on eBird (ebird.org) using species code aleswi1, or on iNaturalist.
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