Papuan Spine-tailed Swift
A species of Spine-tailed swifts, Also known as New Guinea Spine-tailed Swift Scientific name : Mearnsia novaeguineae Genus : Spine-tailed swifts
Papuan Spine-tailed Swift, A species of Spine-tailed swifts
Also known as:
New Guinea Spine-tailed Swift
Botanical name: Mearnsia novaeguineae
Genus: Spine-tailed swifts
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Description General Info
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Description
The Papuan spine-tailed swift (Mearnsia novaeguineae), also known as the Papuan needletail, New Guinea spine-tailed swift or Papua spinetail, is a small (11.5 cm in length), stocky swift with a short, rounded tail and very fast flight. Head and upperparts glossy blue-black, white or whitish belly and undertail coverts, dark underwing with pale central stripe. The small spines at the end of the tail are not visible in flight. 
Size
11 cm
Feeding Habits
Flying insects.
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens and cleared areas with standing dead trees.
General Info
Distribution Area
Endemic to New Guinea where it is widespread in the lowlands and hills up to 550 m. It has been recorded from Boigu Island, Queensland, Australian territory in north-western Torres Strait.
Species Status
Common and widespread species assessed as being of Least Concern.
Photo By Lars Petersson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Swifts Genus
Spine-tailed swifts Species
Papuan Spine-tailed Swift 
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