About the Philippine Spinetail
The Philippine spinetail, also known as the Philippine needletail or Philippine spine-tailed swift, is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found in the islands of Mindanao and Visayas. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests. It is becoming rare due to habitat loss.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Mearnsia picina |
| Species Codes | phinee1, PHSP |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Philippine Spinetail belong to?
The Philippine Spinetail (Mearnsia picina) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Philippine Spinetail?
The Philippine Spinetail is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Philippine Spinetail?
The Philippine spinetail, also known as the Philippine needletail or Philippine spine-tailed swift, is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found in the islands of Mindanao and Visayas. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests. It is becoming rare ...
Where can I report a Philippine Spinetail sighting?
You can log sightings of Philippine Spinetail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code phinee1, or on iNaturalist.
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