Mottled Spinetail
Telacanthura ussheri
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<birdfyi-bird slug="telacanthura-ussheri"></birdfyi-bird>The Mottled Spinetail (Telacanthura ussheri) is a bird species in the family Apodidae (swifts), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 29.1 cm and a weight of 32.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Giới Thiệu
A medium-sized spinetail swift (14-15 cm) found in tropical forests across sub-Saharan Africa. Dark plumage with white mottling on the throat and belly. Spine-tipped tail for clinging to vertical surfaces. Aerial insectivore. Nests inside hollow trees and palm trunks.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 29,1 cm | 11.5 in |
| Khối Lượng | 32,65 g | 1.15 oz |
Nhận Dạng
Bộ Lông
Large spinetail; dark blackish-brown upperparts; white-mottled pale greyish underparts creating distinctively spotted belly; white rump band; spiny tail tips; African forest species with unique mottled underpart pattern among spinetails.
Habitat & Range
Phạm Vi Địa Lý
Found across sub-Saharan Africa from Gambia east to Ethiopia and south to Zambia. Resident in forest, forest edge, and savanna woodland.
Diet & Feeding
Aerial diet of small flying insects and spiders; forages at speed over forest and open country.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Số Trứng
4
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Harsh, grating screech followed by rapid chattering; loud, raspy trill repeated insistently near colony roost sites.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Họ | Apodidae (Swifts) |
| Genus | Telacanthura |
| Loài | Telacanthura ussheri |
Distribution
Mottled Spinetail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Apodidae family