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Madagascar Spinetail

Zoonavena grandidieri

Least Concern

翼開長

24.9 cm

体重

9.25 g

科

Apodidae

目

Caprimulgiformes

について

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
翼開長	24.9 cm	9.8 in
体重	9.25 g	0.33 oz

識別

羽毛

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

🌲 Forest

分布域

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.

保全状況

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: CR,CV.

鳴き声

さえずり

Rapid, high-pitched chittering calls in flight; thin, insect-like trilling notes delivered in quick bursts above forest canopy.

分類学

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
目	Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
科	Apodidae (Swifts)
Genus	Zoonavena
種	Zoonavena grandidieri

Distribution

Madagascar Spinetail has been recorded in 1 countries.

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生息あり Not recorded