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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
Very similar to [[Scarce Swift]]. | Very similar to [[Scarce Swift]]. | ||
| − | * Deeply forked, long tail, probably shorter than Scarce Swift | + | * Deeply forked, long tail, probably shorter than [[Scarce Swift]] |
* Black-brown plumage, including throat | * Black-brown plumage, including throat | ||
* Bulbous head | * Bulbous head | ||
* Wings tapering sharply from secondaries | * Wings tapering sharply from secondaries | ||
==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
| − | Eastern [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]]. Only known from five specimens collected in Kamituga, Bionga, Butokolo and Mubandakika. | + | Eastern [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]]. Only known from five specimens collected in Kamituga, Bionga, Butokolo and Mubandakika.<br/> |
| + | A restricted-range species. Although the presumed habitat is still in good condition, loss of (unknown!) habitat may be a great threat, therefore classified as vulnerable. | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
| − | Also considered to be a subspecies of Scarce Swift. Like the latter, this species was merged into the genus [[:Category:Apus|Apus]], but the true relationships are uncertain. <br/> | + | Also considered to be a subspecies of [[Scarce Swift]]. Like the latter, this species was merged into the genus [[:Category:Apus|Apus]], but the true relationships are uncertain. <br/> |
Monotypic. | Monotypic. | ||
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
Revision as of 10:40, 15 June 2008
- Schoutedenapus schoutedeni
Identification
Very similar to Scarce Swift.
- Deeply forked, long tail, probably shorter than Scarce Swift
- Black-brown plumage, including throat
- Bulbous head
- Wings tapering sharply from secondaries
Distribution
Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Only known from five specimens collected in Kamituga, Bionga, Butokolo and Mubandakika.
A restricted-range species. Although the presumed habitat is still in good condition, loss of (unknown!) habitat may be a great threat, therefore classified as vulnerable.
Taxonomy
Also considered to be a subspecies of Scarce Swift. Like the latter, this species was merged into the genus Apus, but the true relationships are uncertain.
Monotypic.
Habitat
Possibly a highland species, but habitat not known.
Behaviour
Nothing known about feeding or breeding. Presumed to have a similar behaviour like Scarce Swift. Breeding probably in winter as a female collected in February had enlarged oocytes.
