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Which bird species is named after Salim Ali?

Salim Ali's swift
Salim Ali's eagle
Salim Ali's sparrow
Salim Ali's owl

Answer

Salim Ali's swift (Apus salimalii) is a bird species named after the renowned Indian ornithologist Salim Ali. It is a small, fast-flying bird found in the Western Ghats of India. The species was first described by ornithologist Sidney Dillon Ripley in 1950, who named it in honor of Ali's contributions to ornithology. Salim Ali's swift is known for its distinctive white rump and underparts, which contrast with its dark upperparts.