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Buff-collared Nightjar

Antrostomus ridgwayi

Least Concern
طول الجناح
30,0 cm
الوزن
49,5 g
الفصيلة
Caprimulgidae
الرتبة
Caprimulgiformes
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حول

A medium-small Caprimulgidae nightjar (~50 g) of arid scrub, rocky canyon slopes, and thorn forest from the southwestern United States to Nicaragua. A buff nuchal collar distinguishes it from similar species. Calls with a loud 'cuck-cuck-cuck-coo-chee' phrase. Feeds on moths and beetles. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 30,0 cm 11.8 in
الوزن 49,5 g 1.75 oz

التعرف

الريش

Brown and grey mottled with dark vermiculations; buff-orange collar across hindneck diagnostic; white gorget in male; pale buff underparts with dark barring; white outer tail spots in male; arid southwest habitats.

Habitat & Range

النطاق الجغرافي

Breeds in arid scrub and dry woodland in southwestern USA (Arizona, New Mexico) and western Mexico; winters south to Honduras.

Diet & Feeding

Catches moths and flying insects at night over arid scrub and rocky canyons of Mexico and Central America.

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: NO.

عدد البيض في الوضع

2

الصوت

الغناء

Rapid, staccato 'cuk-cuk-cuk-WEEEER'; accelerating series ending in long slurred note; carries through arid Mexican canyons; distinctive rapid chucking intro

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
الفصيلة Caprimulgidae (Nightjars)
Genus Antrostomus
الأنواع Antrostomus ridgwayi

Distribution

Buff-collared Nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

What does the Buff-collared Nightjar eat?
Catches moths and flying insects at night over arid scrub and rocky canyons of Mexico and Central America.
Where does the Buff-collared Nightjar live?
Breeds in arid scrub and dry woodland in southwestern USA (Arizona, New Mexico) and western Mexico; winters south to Honduras.
Is the Buff-collared Nightjar endangered?
The Buff-collared Nightjar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Buff-collared Nightjar nest?
Nest type: NO.
What does the Buff-collared Nightjar sound like?
Rapid, staccato 'cuk-cuk-cuk-WEEEER'; accelerating series ending in long slurred note; carries through arid Mexican canyons; distinctive rapid chucking intro
How big is the Buff-collared Nightjar?
The Buff-collared Nightjar has a wingspan of 30.0 cm, weight of 49.5 g.
What order and family does the Buff-collared Nightjar belong to?
The Buff-collared Nightjar (Antrostomus ridgwayi) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Caprimulgidae.

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