Papuan Spinetail

Mearnsia novaeguineae

Least Concern

The Papuan Spinetail is a swift or swiftlet of New Guinea, the Bismarck Archipelago, and Solomon Islands. It spends most daylight hours on the wing, catching tiny flying insects high above forests, cliffs, towns, or water, and many species nest in caves, on rock faces, or against buildings.

Family

Apodidae

Group

Swifts

Range

Papuan Spinetail Range — Resident or seasonal range in New Guinea, the Bismarck Archipelago, and Solomon Islands

Population

≈ Unknown

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