Philippine Spinetail vs White-collared Swift
Mearnsia picina 比較対象 Streptoprocne zonaris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Philippine Spinetail | White-collared Swift |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Mearnsia picina | Streptoprocne zonaris |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 科 | Apodidae | Apodidae |
| 保全状況 | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| 体長 | — | — |
| 翼開長 | 32.3 cm (12.7 in) | 42.5 cm (16.7 in) |
| 体重 | 11.5 g (0.41 oz) | 106.45 g (3.75 oz) |
| 食性 | Aerial diet of small flying insects and spiders; forages at speed over forest and open … | Obligate aerial insectivore; gathers small flying insects, winged ants, and airborne spiders during flight. |
| 一腹卵数 | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Philippine Spinetail
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
White-collared Swift
Loud, screaming 'shreee-shreee'; powerful screeching trill; calls from large flocks over mountains; very audible; one of the loudest Neotropical swifts; alarm a harsh rattle
Geographic Range & Migration
Philippine Spinetail
Endemic to the Philippines, found on Mindanao and adjacent southern islands. Resident in lowland and hill forest and edge. Uncommon.
White-collared Swift
Found from Mexico south through Central America to South America east of the Andes, reaching Bolivia and southern Brazil. Often in large flocks.
保全状況
Philippine Spinetail
White-collared Swift
How to Tell Them Apart
Philippine Spinetail
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.
White-collared Swift
Large; glossy blue-black plumage with bold broad white collar encircling entire neck; collar clean and complete; underparts black; large slightly forked tail; among the most recognisable Neotropical swifts due to …
About These Birds
Philippine Spinetail
フィリピン固有のフィリピンアナツバメ。体長12〜13cm。暗褐色で腰部が淡い。フィリピンの森林や農地上空を飛翔し、小さな昆虫を捕食する。崖や建物に巣を作ることもある。低危険種。
White-collared Swift
ホワイトカラードスウィフトはラテンアメリカ全域の山岳地帯に広く分布し、白い首輪が特徴的な大型のアマツバメである。