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UC IUCN · LC · Least Concern Apodiformes Apodidae

Black Spinetail

Telacanthura melanopygia

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
52 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 125

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 125).

DEF 77

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 77).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

A playable recording is not currently available for this species.

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa: Sierra Leone to Cameroon and Gabon & Southwestern Central African Republic and Northern DR Congo Habitat: Forest & Woodland

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Telacanthura melanopygia

Which family does it belong to?

Swifts (Apodidae)

Where is it found?

Africa: Sierra Leone to Cameroon and Gabon & Southwestern Central African Republic and Northern DR Congo

Sources & credits

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