Egyptian Nightjar
Caprimulgus aegyptius
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<birdfyi-bird slug="caprimulgus-aegyptius"></birdfyi-bird>The Egyptian Nightjar (Caprimulgus aegyptius) is a bird species in the family Caprimulgidae (nightjars), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 40.2 cm and a weight of 77 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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حول
A pale, sandy-colored nightjar (25 cm) well adapted to arid habitats. Cryptic desert plumage provides excellent camouflage on open sandy ground. Nocturnal insectivore feeding on beetles and moths. Found from the Sahara across the Middle East to Central Asia. A long-distance migrant.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 40,2 cm | 15.8 in |
| الوزن | 77,0 g | 2.72 oz |
التعرف
الريش
Pale sandy-buff overall with fine dark brown speckles and streaks; whitish throat patch; wings show ochre spotting on coverts; one of the palest nightjars, adapted to arid desert habitats.
Habitat & Range
النطاق الجغرافي
Breeds in North Africa and the Middle East east to Pakistan. Migrant wintering in sub-Saharan Africa. Found in sandy desert and semi-arid terrain.
Diet & Feeding
Night-active insect hawker taking moths, beetles, and flying termites during sallies over tropical forest clearings.
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: NO. Fledging: 28 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
1-2
الصوت
الغناء
Soft, repetitive 'qurr-qurr'; purring trill from desert scrub; quieter than most Caprimulgus; calls carry across open sandy terrain at night; alarm a low 'croak'
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| الفصيلة | Caprimulgidae (Nightjars) |
| Genus | Caprimulgus |
| الأنواع | Caprimulgus aegyptius |
Distribution
Egyptian Nightjar has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Caprimulgidae family