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Silver-rumped Spinetail

Rhaphidura leucopygialis

Least Concern
طول الجناح
23,2 cm
الوزن
13,65 g
الفصيلة
Apodidae
الرتبة
Caprimulgiformes
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حول

A small spinetail swift (10-11 cm) found in lowland forests from the Malay Peninsula through Sumatra and Borneo. Dark plumage with a conspicuous silvery-white rump. Spine-tipped tail. Aerial insectivore, often foraging in small flocks over forest canopy and rivers.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 23,2 cm 9.1 in
الوزن 13,65 g 0.48 oz

التعرف

الريش

Small; dark blackish-brown upperparts; silvery-white rump band gleaming in flight; underparts pale whitish-grey; short spiny tail tips; Sundaic forest specialist; silvery rather than clean white rump distinguishes from White-rumped Spinetail.

Habitat & Range

النطاق الجغرافي

Found from Myanmar and the Thai-Malay Peninsula south through Sumatra and Borneo. Resident in lowland and hill forest. Uncommon.

Diet & Feeding

Obligate aerial forager on small insects and airborne spiders; among the fastest-flying of all swift species.

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: CV.

الصوت

الغناء

High, thin squeaking notes delivered at rapid pace; silvery twittering with brief pauses forming loose conversational chatter.

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
الفصيلة Apodidae (Swifts)
Genus Rhaphidura
الأنواع Rhaphidura leucopygialis

Distribution

Silver-rumped Spinetail has been recorded in 1 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

What does the Silver-rumped Spinetail eat?
Obligate aerial forager on small insects and airborne spiders; among the fastest-flying of all swift species.
Where does the Silver-rumped Spinetail live?
Found from Myanmar and the Thai-Malay Peninsula south through Sumatra and Borneo. Resident in lowland and hill forest. Uncommon.
Is the Silver-rumped Spinetail endangered?
The Silver-rumped Spinetail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Silver-rumped Spinetail nest?
Nest type: CV.
What does the Silver-rumped Spinetail sound like?
High, thin squeaking notes delivered at rapid pace; silvery twittering with brief pauses forming loose conversational chatter.
How big is the Silver-rumped Spinetail?
The Silver-rumped Spinetail has a wingspan of 23.2 cm, weight of 13.65 g.
What order and family does the Silver-rumped Spinetail belong to?
The Silver-rumped Spinetail (Rhaphidura leucopygialis) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Apodidae.

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