About the Silver-rumped Spinetail
The silver-rumped spinetail or silver-rumped needletail is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, and Thailand. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. Research on the silver- Rumped spine tail has utilized facultative heterothermy, or even torpor, as a physiological mechanism to reduce its metabolic rate and conserve energy in its tropical environment.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Rhaphidura leucopygialis |
| Species Codes | sirnee1, SRSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Silver-rumped Spinetail belong to?
The Silver-rumped Spinetail (Rhaphidura leucopygialis) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Silver-rumped Spinetail?
The silver-rumped spinetail or silver-rumped needletail is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, and Thailand. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. Research on the silver- Rumped spine tail has util...
Where can I report a Silver-rumped Spinetail sighting?
You can log sightings of Silver-rumped Spinetail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sirnee1, or on iNaturalist.
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