Montane Nightjar
Caprimulgus poliocephalus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="caprimulgus-poliocephalus"></birdfyi-bird>The Montane Nightjar (Caprimulgus poliocephalus) is a bird species in the family Caprimulgidae (nightjars), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31.1 cm and a weight of 47.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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حول
A medium-sized nightjar (23-24 cm) found in montane forests and high-altitude grasslands of eastern and southern Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa. Grey-brown plumage with fine mottling. Nocturnal insectivore, feeding above the forest canopy. Resident at elevations above 1,500 m.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 31,1 cm | 12.2 in |
| الوزن | 47,050000000000004 g | 1.66 oz |
التعرف
الريش
Grey-brown upperparts with fine blackish streaks; pale grey head contrasting slightly with browner back; white throat patch; underparts buff barred brown; inhabits high-altitude montane zones in East Africa.
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: NO.
عدد البيض في الوضع
2
الصوت
الغناء
Churring trill from East African highlands; repetitive 'churr-churr-churr'; slightly higher pitched than lowland species; calls from highland scrub and forest edge
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| الفصيلة | Caprimulgidae (Nightjars) |
| Genus | Caprimulgus |
| الأنواع | Caprimulgus poliocephalus |
Distribution
Montane Nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Caprimulgidae family