Madagascar Spinetail
Zoonavena grandidieri
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<birdfyi-bird slug="zoonavena-grandidieri"></birdfyi-bird>The Madagascar Spinetail (Zoonavena grandidieri) is a bird species in the family Apodidae (swifts), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 24.9 cm and a weight of 9.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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के बारे में
A medium-sized spinetail swift (12-13 cm) endemic to Madagascar. Dark plumage with a pale rump and short, spine-tipped tail. Aerial insectivore, foraging over forest and woodland. Nests in tree hollows. Found throughout Madagascar's remaining forested areas.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 24.9 cm | 9.8 in |
| वजन | 9.25 g | 0.33 oz |
पहचान
पंख
Tiny; dark brown-black upperparts; contrasting white rump patch; underparts pale whitish; short spiny tail; Malagasy endemic; white rump is the most diagnostic feature, recalling swiftlets but with characteristic spinetail tail tip.
Habitat & Range
भौगोलिक वितरण
Endemic to Madagascar. Resident in forest edge and open areas across the island. Nests in hollow palms and rock crevices.
Diet & Feeding
Obligate aerial forager on small insects and airborne spiders; among the fastest-flying of all swift species.
संरक्षण स्थिति
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: CR,CV.
ध्वनि
गीत
Rapid, high-pitched chittering calls in flight; thin, insect-like trilling notes delivered in quick bursts above forest canopy.
वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| कुल | Apodidae (Swifts) |
| Genus | Zoonavena |
| प्रजातियां | Zoonavena grandidieri |
Distribution
Madagascar Spinetail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Apodidae family