About the Sabine's Spinetail
Sabine's spinetail is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is widespread across the African tropical rainforest.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Rhaphidura sabini |
| Species Codes | sabspi1, SASP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sabine's Spinetail belong to?
The Sabine's Spinetail (Rhaphidura sabini) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Sabine's Spinetail?
Sabine's spinetail is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is widespread across the African tropical rainforest....
Where can I report a Sabine's Spinetail sighting?
You can log sightings of Sabine's Spinetail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sabspi1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
109
Species in Family
51
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