Mottled Spinetail
Mottled Spinetail
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The Mottled Spinetail is a medium-sized swift native to Africa, known for its rapid and agile flight. It possesses a distinctive pale rump and mottled appearance on its underparts, making it stand out among other African swifts.
Where to spot
Widespread across Sub-Saharan Africa, often found in savanna woodlands, forests, and cultivated areas. They prefer open habitats where they can forage for insects in flight.
How to spot
Identify them by their swift, darting flight and the contrasting pale rump. Observe them circling high above treetops, often in small groups. Their calls are typically high-pitched trills.
When to spot
Most active during the day, particularly around dawn and dusk. They are resident in many parts of their range, but some local movements may occur depending on food availability.
Where to spot
Widespread across Sub-Saharan Africa, often found in savanna woodlands, forests, and cultivated areas. They prefer open habitats where they can forage for insects in flight.
How to spot
Identify them by their swift, darting flight and the contrasting pale rump. Observe them circling high above treetops, often in small groups. Their calls are typically high-pitched trills.
When to spot
Most active during the day, particularly around dawn and dusk. They are resident in many parts of their range, but some local movements may occur depending on food availability.
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Mottled Spinetails are thought to nest in hollow trees or rock crevices, sometimes even in abandoned human structures, using their sticky saliva to adhere nesting material.
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