Savanna Nightjar
Caprimulgus affinis
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A small nightjar (20-23 cm) widespread across South and Southeast Asia, from Pakistan to the Philippines. Pale grey-brown plumage with bold white wing patches visible in flight. Found in open habitats including fields, towns, and riverbanks. Crepuscular and nocturnal insectivore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 31.9 cm | 12.6 in |
| Weight | 74.16666666666667 g | 2.62 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Pale greyish-brown upperparts with black shaft streaks and buff spotting; whitish supercilium and moustachial stripe; white throat patch; males show large white outer tail patches; widespread across South and Southeast Asian savannas.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in Indonesia and the Philippines on Sulawesi, Mindanao, and adjacent islands. Resident in lowland forest edge and scrub.
Diet & Feeding
Nocturnal aerial feeder on moths, beetles, and flying bugs; forages in open areas near woodland at night.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: NO.
Clutch Size
1-2
Sound
Song
Loud, churring 'chwerrr'; resonant trill from South and Southeast Asian open habitats; calls from bare ground and burnt areas; very common nocturnal sound
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Caprimulgidae (Nightjars) |
| Genus | Caprimulgus |
| Species | Caprimulgus affinis |
Distribution
Savanna Nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.
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