Cassin's Spinetail
Neafrapus cassini
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderApodiformes (Swifts and Hummingbirds)
- FamilyApodidae (Swifts)
- GenusNeafrapus (Short-tailed Spinetails)
- SpeciesNeafrapus cassini (Cassin's Spinetail)
13 Verified sightings at Kibale National Park From 2019 to 2026
15 Verified sightings across all 3 parks From 2019 to 2026
August Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Cassin's Spinetail
Cassin's spinetail (Neafrapus cassini) is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is found throughout the African tropical rainforest (including Bioko). Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Cassin's Spinetail in Kibale National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kibale National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 2 | Murchison Falls National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 3 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Cassin's Spinetail in Kibale National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Cassin's Spinetail sighting in Kibale National Park, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Cassin's Spinetail in Kibale National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Cassin's Spinetail in Kibale National Park in our monthly data.