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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Apodiformes Apodidae

Papuan Spinetail

Mearnsia novaeguineae

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
32.6 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 89

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 89).

DEF 56

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 56).

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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

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Australasia: New Guinea Habitat: Forest & Woodland
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Mearnsia novaeguineae buergersi

    n New Guinea

  • Mearnsia novaeguineae novaeguineae

    s New Guinea

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Mearnsia novaeguineae

Which family does it belong to?

Swifts (Apodidae)

Where is it found?

Australasia: New Guinea

Sources & credits

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