Common Poorwill
Phalaenoptilus nuttallii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="phalaenoptilus-nuttallii"></birdfyi-bird>The Common Poorwill (Phalaenoptilus nuttallii) is a bird species in the family Caprimulgidae (nightjars), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28.8 cm and a weight of 46.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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حول
A small Caprimulgidae nightjar (~46 g) of arid shrubland and rocky desert from southwestern Canada to central Mexico. The only bird known to enter true torpor for extended periods (weeks) as a winter survival strategy. Cryptic grey-brown plumage. Feeds on moths and beetles at night. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 28,8 cm | 11.3 in |
| الوزن | 46,45 g | 1.64 oz |
التعرف
الريش
Grey-brown and buff mottled with dark vermiculations; white throat patch bordered by dark collar; pale buff and dark barred underparts; white tips on outer tail feathers; no white wing patches; rounded wings.
Habitat & Range
النطاق الجغرافي
Resident of arid scrub, sagebrush, and chaparral in western North America from British Columbia south to central Mexico; only hibernating bird.
Diet & Feeding
Catches moths, beetles, and flying insects on short sallies near ground; only bird known to enter true torpor in winter.
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 20-21 days. Fledging: 20-23 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
2
الصوت
الغناء
Clear, whistled 'poor-WILL' with burry quality; sometimes 'poor-will-ip'; carries well across desert scrub; may call thousands of times in a night; males very persistent
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| الفصيلة | Caprimulgidae (Nightjars) |
| Genus | Phalaenoptilus |
| الأنواع | Phalaenoptilus nuttallii |
Distribution
Common Poorwill has been recorded in 1 countries.
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