Böhm's spinetail

Böhm's spinetail

Bat-like spinetail

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Neafrapus boehmi

Böhm's spinetail (Neafrapus boehmi ), also known as the bat-like spinetail, is a species of swift in the family Apodidae.

It is found in Angola, Botswana, DRC, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Somalia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. It occurs in the vicinity of Baobab trees and nests in cavities in the trees.

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The name of this bird commemorates the German zoologist Richard Böhm.

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Habits and Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Seasonal behavior

Diet and Nutrition

References

1. Böhm's spinetail Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Böhm's_spinetail
2. Böhm's spinetail on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22686672/130109598

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