Papuan Spinetail
Mearnsia novaeguineae
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A large spinetail swift (12-14 cm) found in New Guinea and nearby islands. Dark plumage with spine-tipped tail feathers used for bracing against vertical surfaces. Aerial insectivore, foraging over forest. Nests in tree hollows. Limited ecological data.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 26,0 cm | 10.2 in |
| Gewicht | 34,0 g | 1.20 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Dark blackish-brown upperparts; paler brownish-grey underparts; pale chin; short spiny tail with projecting shaft tips; New Guinea species; larger than Philippine Spinetail with broader wings relative to body; robust spinetail build.
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Found in New Guinea from the northern coast to central ranges. Resident in lowland and hill forest along rivers and forest edge up to 1,500 m.
Diet & Feeding
High-speed aerial insectivore catching small flying insects and aerial spiders during fast sustained flight.
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CV.
Lautgebung
Gesang
Rapid buzzy twittering; sharp 'tsit-tsit-tsit' in low speedy flight; calls in tight flocks over New Guinea forest and rivers; wings produce audible whirring sound in fast flight
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler) |
| Familie | Apodidae (Segler) |
| Genus | Mearnsia |
| Arten | Mearnsia novaeguineae |
Distribution
Papuan Spinetail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Apodidae family