Fernando Po Swift
Apus sladeniae
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<birdfyi-bird slug="apus-sladeniae"></birdfyi-bird>Giới Thiệu
A medium-sized swift (14-15 cm) found on the island of Bioko (formerly Fernando Po) in the Gulf of Guinea, Equatorial Guinea. Dark plumage. Aerial insectivore. A poorly known, range-restricted species limited to the volcanic island. Very limited ecological data available.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 35,4 cm | 13.9 in |
| Khối Lượng | 42,0 g | 1.48 oz |
Nhận Dạng
Bộ Lông
Dark sooty-brown overall; pale greyish throat and chin patch; underparts slightly paler; broadly similar to African Swift; data-deficient Bioko Island endemic; plumage details poorly documented from limited specimens.
Habitat & Range
Phạm Vi Địa Lý
Found on Bioko Island in the Gulf of Guinea and adjacent Cameroon highlands. Restricted to mountain forests and highland areas.
Diet & Feeding
Aerial insectivore relying entirely on flying insects (midges, gnats, small beetles) and airborne spiders.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Số Trứng
1-2
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Deep, resonant wingbeat audible alongside soft chips; quiet churring call barely distinguishable from surrounding ambient sounds.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Họ | Apodidae (Swifts) |
| Genus | Apus |
| Loài | Apus sladeniae |
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Similar Birds
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