Andaman Nightjar
Caprimulgus andamanicus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="caprimulgus-andamanicus"></birdfyi-bird>The Andaman Nightjar (Caprimulgus andamanicus) is a bird species in the family Caprimulgidae (nightjars), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 36.4 cm and a weight of 66.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
A medium-sized nightjar (24-26 cm) endemic to the Andaman Islands in the Bay of Bengal. Dark brown plumage with rufous collar spots. Nocturnal insectivore of lowland and mangrove forests. A sedentary species with a restricted island range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 36.4 cm | 14.3 in |
| Weight | 66.06666666666666 g | 2.33 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Warm rufous-brown upperparts with black-centred scapulars and pale buff streaks; broad white throat patch; males show white outer tail feathers; underparts buff barred brown; endemic island coloration slightly warmer than mainland relatives.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to the Philippines including Luzon and Mindanao. Resident in lowland and submontane forest and forest edge up to 1,800 m.
Diet & Feeding
Night-hunting insectivore targeting moths, flying beetles, and winged ants in erratic low-altitude aerial passes.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
1-2
Sound
Song
Loud 'chuck-chuck-trrr'; hollow knocking prefix followed by trill; endemic to Andaman Islands; calls at night from forest edges and clearings; similar to Large-tailed
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Caprimulgidae (Nightjars) |
| Genus | Caprimulgus |
| Species | Caprimulgus andamanicus |
Distribution
Andaman Nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Caprimulgidae family