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Philippine Spinetailed Swift

Mearnsia picina

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Apodiformes (Apodiformes)
Family
Apodidae
Genus
Mearnsia
Species
Mearnsia picina (Philippine Spinetailed Swift)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese フィリピンハリオアマツバメ
Chinese 白喉刺尾雨燕
Spanish Vencejo filipino
French Martinet des Philippines
German Philippinensegler
Russian Филиппинский иглохвост

Similar Species in Mearnsia

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Papuan Spinetailed Swift
Mearnsia novaeguineae
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Philippine Spinetailed Swift?
The scientific name of Philippine Spinetailed Swift is Mearnsia picina. It belongs to the genus Mearnsia.
What is the conservation status of Philippine Spinetailed Swift?
Philippine Spinetailed Swift (Mearnsia picina) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Philippine Spinetailed Swift live?
Philippine Spinetailed Swift is found in Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Philippine Spinetailed Swift belong to?
Philippine Spinetailed Swift (Mearnsia picina) belongs to the genus Mearnsia, which is part of the taxonomic family Apodidae.
What kingdom does Philippine Spinetailed Swift belong to?
Philippine Spinetailed Swift (Mearnsia picina) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Philippine Spinetailed Swift?
The closest relatives of Philippine Spinetailed Swift in the genus Mearnsia include Papuan Spinetailed Swift.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Mearnsia — 2 Species

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Papuan Spinetailed Swift
Mearnsia novaeguineae
LC
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Philippine Spinetailed Swift
Mearnsia picina
NT
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