Madagascar Spinetail
- Score
- 0.9910322
- Family
- Apodidae
- Tail Shape
- notched
- Wing Shape
- pointed
Why it matters
The Madagascar spinetail is a swift native to the islands of Madagascar and the Comoros, known for its rapid, agile flight enabled by distinctive pointed wings. It is named for its unique, notched tail feathers that feature stiffened, protruding shafts, an adaptation that helps the bird anchor itself while clinging to vertical surfaces.
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