Sao Tome Spinetail
Zoonavena thomensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="zoonavena-thomensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Sao Tome Spinetail (Zoonavena thomensis) is a bird species in the family Apodidae (swifts), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 21.9 cm and a weight of 8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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について
A medium-sized spinetail swift (12-13 cm) endemic to the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe in the Gulf of Guinea. Dark plumage. Aerial insectivore, foraging over forest canopy. Colonial nester. Restricted range on two small islands. Classified as Near Threatened.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼開長 | 21.9 cm | 8.6 in |
| 体重 | 8.0 g | 0.28 oz |
識別
羽毛
Tiny; dark blackish-brown upperparts; white rump patch; pale whitish underparts; short spiny tail; São Tomé Island endemic; very similar to Madagascar Spinetail but restricted to Gulf of Guinea; one of Africa's smallest swifts.
Habitat & Range
分布域
Endemic to São Tomé Island in the Gulf of Guinea. Resident in lowland forest and forest edge. Small island population vulnerable to habitat loss.
Diet & Feeding
Aerial insectivore feeding on tiny flies, beetles, and ballooning spiders in rapid powerful aerial pursuit.
保全状況
行動と繁殖
営巣
Nest type: CP.
一腹卵数
2-4
鳴き声
さえずり
Sharp, high-frequency twittering with staccato clicking notes; rapid-fire chips strung together in buzzy aerial sequences.
分類学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| 科 | Apodidae (Swifts) |
| Genus | Zoonavena |
| 種 | Zoonavena thomensis |
Distribution
Sao Tome Spinetail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Apodidae family