Philippine Nightjar
Caprimulgus manillensis
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A medium-sized nightjar (24-26 cm) endemic to the Philippines. Found in lowland and montane forests, forest edges, and secondary growth. Cryptic grey-brown plumage with fine barring. Nocturnal insectivore feeding on moths and beetles at forest clearings.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 34.0 cm | 13.4 in |
| Weight | 66.41666666666667 g | 2.34 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Complex brown and black upperparts with buff-tawny edging; white throat patch and pale buff supercilium; males possess large white primary spots; underparts extensively barred; distinctly patterned among Philippine nightjars.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to Sulawesi and adjacent Indonesian islands in Wallacea. Resident in lowland and hill forest and secondary scrub up to 1,000 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nocturnal aerial hunter; takes moths, large beetles, and flying termites during prolonged hunting flights at dusk.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: NO.
Clutch Size
1-2
Sound
Song
Repeated 'chuck-chuck-churr'; hollow resonant trill; calls at night from Philippine lowland forest; persistent caller at dusk; alarm a rapid 'chuck-chuck'
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Caprimulgidae (Nightjars) |
| Genus | Caprimulgus |
| Species | Caprimulgus manillensis |
Distribution
Philippine Nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Caprimulgidae family