
Philippine Spine-tailed Swift
A species of Spine-tailed swifts Scientific name : Mearnsia picina Genus : Spine-tailed swifts
Philippine Spine-tailed Swift, A species of Spine-tailed swifts
Botanical name: Mearnsia picina
Genus: Spine-tailed swifts
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Description


Description

The Philippine spine-tailed swift (Mearnsia picina), also known as the Philippine needletail, is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is becoming rare due to habitat loss.

Size
14 cm





Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Swifts Genus
Spine-tailed swifts Species
Philippine Spine-tailed Swift