Sabine's Spinetail
Rhaphidura sabini
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderApodiformes (Swifts and Hummingbirds)
- FamilyApodidae (Swifts)
- GenusRhaphidura (Rhaphidura Spinetails)
- SpeciesRhaphidura sabini (Sabine's Spinetail)
8 Verified sightings at Semuliki National Park From 2019 to 2026
142 Verified sightings across all 5 parks From 2019 to 2026
July Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Sabine's Spinetail
Sabine's spinetail ( SAY-bin; Rhaphidura sabini, sometimes spelled Raphidura sabini) is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is widespread across the African tropical rainforest. Its common name and Latin binomial commemorate General Sir Edward Sabine.
The Sabine's spinetail is a frugivore. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Sabine's Spinetail in Semuliki 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 | Semuliki National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 3 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 4 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 5 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Sabine's Spinetail in Semuliki National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Sabine's Spinetail sighting in Semuliki National Park, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Sabine's Spinetail in Semuliki National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Sabine's Spinetail in Semuliki National Park in our monthly data.