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Bonaparte's Nightjar

Caprimulgus concretus

Vulnerable
طول الجناح
32,8 cm
الوزن
57,5 g
الفصيلة
Caprimulgidae
الرتبة
Caprimulgiformes

حول

A small, secretive nightjar (20-22 cm) of lowland and peat-swamp forests in Borneo and Sumatra. Dark brown plumage with fine barring. Nocturnal insectivore, poorly known due to dense forest habitat. Classified as Near Threatened due to ongoing deforestation.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 32,8 cm 12.9 in
الوزن 57,5 g 2.03 oz

التعرف

الريش

Rich dark brown upperparts with black-centred feathers and buff-chestnut edging; white throat patch; densely barred underparts; males have white outer tail feathers; Bornean endemic with notably deep brown tones.

Habitat & Range

النطاق الجغرافي

Found in highland Borneo and Sumatra in montane forest at 1,000–2,500 m. Endemic to the Sundaic region; infrequently recorded.

Diet & Feeding

Crepuscular and nocturnal insectivore; catches moths, beetles, and large flying insects on the wing in open woodland.

حالة الحفاظ

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

عدد البيض في الوضع

1

الصوت

الغناء

Churring call from Borneo lowland forest; repetitive hollow trill; rarely recorded; calls at night from dense humid forest; alarm a sharp bark note

التصنيف

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

Distribution

Bonaparte's 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 Bonaparte's Nightjar eat?
Crepuscular and nocturnal insectivore; catches moths, beetles, and large flying insects on the wing in open woodland.
Where does the Bonaparte's Nightjar live?
Found in highland Borneo and Sumatra in montane forest at 1,000–2,500 m. Endemic to the Sundaic region; infrequently recorded.
Is the Bonaparte's Nightjar endangered?
The Bonaparte's Nightjar has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What does the Bonaparte's Nightjar sound like?
Churring call from Borneo lowland forest; repetitive hollow trill; rarely recorded; calls at night from dense humid forest; alarm a sharp bark note
How big is the Bonaparte's Nightjar?
The Bonaparte's Nightjar has a wingspan of 32.8 cm, weight of 57.5 g.
What order and family does the Bonaparte's Nightjar belong to?
The Bonaparte's Nightjar (Caprimulgus concretus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Caprimulgidae.

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