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Nubian Nightjar

Caprimulgus nubicus

Least Concern

طول الجناح

29,6 cm

الوزن

54,8 g

الفصيلة

Caprimulgidae

الرتبة

Caprimulgiformes

حول

A small nightjar (20-22 cm) restricted to arid scrublands of the Horn of Africa and Arabian Peninsula. Pale sandy-brown plumage with fine dark markings. Nocturnal insectivore, hawking insects low over the ground. Classified as Near Threatened due to limited range.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
طول الجناح	29,6 cm	11.7 in
الوزن	54,8 g	1.93 oz

التعرف

الريش

Richly patterned rufous-buff and dark brown upperparts; prominent tawny-orange nuchal collar; white throat patch; males have white spots on primary tips; overall warmer tones than most African nightjars.

Habitat & Range

🏜️ Desert 🏖️ Coastal

النطاق الجغرافي

Found in a disjunct range across the Middle East and northeastern Africa including Israel, Egypt, Sudan, and Somalia. Resident in rocky desert.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on flying insects at night, mainly moths and beetles, by coursing low over open savanna and shrubland.

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: NO.

عدد البيض في الوضع

1-2

الصوت

الغناء

Rapid, churring trill; nasal 'churr-churr' at medium pace; calls from arid African scrub and rocky desert at night; alarm a sharp 'chek'; calls mostly near water

التصنيف

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

Distribution

Nubian Nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.

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موجود Not recorded

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🇳🇴 Norway

External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

What does the Nubian Nightjar eat?

Feeds on flying insects at night, mainly moths and beetles, by coursing low over open savanna and shrubland.

Where does the Nubian Nightjar live?

Found in a disjunct range across the Middle East and northeastern Africa including Israel, Egypt, Sudan, and Somalia. Resident in rocky desert.

Is the Nubian Nightjar endangered?

The Nubian Nightjar has a conservation status of Least Concern.

How does the Nubian Nightjar nest?

Nest type: NO.

What does the Nubian Nightjar sound like?

Rapid, churring trill; nasal 'churr-churr' at medium pace; calls from arid African scrub and rocky desert at night; alarm a sharp 'chek'; calls mostly near water

How big is the Nubian Nightjar?

The Nubian Nightjar has a wingspan of 29.6 cm, weight of 54.8 g.

What order and family does the Nubian Nightjar belong to?

The Nubian Nightjar (Caprimulgus nubicus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Caprimulgidae.