White-rumped Spinetail

Zoonavena sylvatica

Least Concern

The White-rumped Spinetail is a swift or swiftlet of South, East, and Southeast Asian forests, caves, coasts, and 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

White-rumped Spinetail Range — Resident or seasonal range in South, East, and Southeast Asian forests, caves, coasts, and islands

Population

≈ 2M–20M

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