Hispaniolan Nightjar
Antrostomus ekmani
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About
A medium Caprimulgidae nightjar (~62 g) endemic to the island of Hispaniola (Haiti and Dominican Republic). Inhabits dry and humid forest, pine woodland, and scrub at varying elevations. Cryptic brown-and-buff plumage. Nocturnal insectivore. Calls with a repeated phrase at night. Least Concern on Hispaniola.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 34.5 cm | 13.6 in |
| Weight | 61.833333333333336 g | 2.18 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Brown and buff mottled above with dark vermiculations; white gorget in male; pale buff underparts with dark barring; white outer tail feather inner webs in male; buff tail tips in female; Hispaniola endemic.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to Hispaniola (Haiti and Dominican Republic); resident of lowland and montane forest and scrub.
Diet & Feeding
Catches flying insects at night in Hispaniolan forest and scrub; diet similar to related nightjars.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: NO.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Melodic rolling whistle; similar to Whip-poor-will family; 'whi-poor-will' phrasing with Caribbean island accent; calls persistently from dry forest at night
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Caprimulgidae (Nightjars) |
| Genus | Antrostomus |
| Species | Antrostomus ekmani |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Caprimulgidae family