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)
1 Verified sightings at Murchison Falls National Park From 2019 to 2026
15 Verified sightings across all 3 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️ 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 Murchison Falls National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Murchison Falls National Park
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African Palm-Swift
Cypsiurus parvus
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Little Swift
Apus affinis
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White-rumped Swift
Apus caffer
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Scarce Swift
Schoutedenapus myoptilus
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Common Swift
Apus apus
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African Swift
Apus barbatus
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Alpine Swift
Tachymarptis melba
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Horus Swift
Apus horus
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Mottled Swift
Tachymarptis aequatorialis
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Nyanza Swift
Apus niansae
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 |