Philippine Spinetail
Mearnsia picina
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<birdfyi-bird slug="mearnsia-picina"></birdfyi-bird>The Philippine Spinetail (Mearnsia picina) is a bird species in the family Apodidae (segler), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 32.3 cm and a weight of 11.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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A large spinetail swift (12-13 cm) endemic to the Philippines. Dark plumage with short, spine-tipped tail feathers. Aerial insectivore, foraging over lowland and montane forest. Colonial nester in tree hollows and cliff crevices. Uncommon and poorly studied.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 32,3 cm | 12.7 in |
| Gewicht | 11,5 g | 0.41 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Tiny but long-winged; dark blackish-brown overall; pale grey-white throat and chin; short spiny tail projections visible at close range; Philippine endemic; small size contrasts with proportionally very long scythe-like wings.
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Endemic to the Philippines, found on Mindanao and adjacent southern islands. Resident in lowland and hill forest and edge. Uncommon.
Diet & Feeding
Aerial diet of small flying insects and spiders; forages at speed over forest and open country.
Erhaltungsstatus
Lautgebung
Gesang
High-pitched, buzzy twittering; sharp 'tsit-tsit' in fast low-level flight over Philippine forest; calls rapidly in tight flocks; distinctive wing sound in fast aerial display
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler) |
| Familie | Apodidae (Segler) |
| Genus | Mearnsia |
| Arten | Mearnsia picina |
Distribution
Philippine Spinetail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Apodidae family