Fiery-necked Nightjar
Caprimulgus pectoralis
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A medium-sized nightjar (23-25 cm) widespread across sub-Saharan African woodlands and savanna. Rich brown plumage with a bold rufous collar. Named for its extraordinary, unmistakable song: a prolonged, melodic good-lord-deliver-us call. Nocturnal insectivore; resident.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 31.9 cm | 12.6 in |
| Weight | 52.083333333333336 g | 1.84 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Distinctive bold orange-rufous hindneck collar contrasting with dark brown crown; upperparts brown with black streaks and buff mottling; white throat patch; males show white outer tail spots; Africa's most recognisable nightjar collar.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in East Africa from Ethiopia south to Tanzania on mountain ranges. Resident in montane moorland and forest edge at 1,500–4,000 m.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds at dusk and night on moths and large flying beetles caught in aerial sallies over open tropical habitats.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 18 days. Fledging: 18 days.
Clutch Size
1-2
Sound
Song
Rich, melodic 'good-lord-deliver-us'; beautiful flute-like whistled phrase; most musical of African nightjars; calls from savanna woodland at dusk; unmistakable song
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Caprimulgidae (Nightjars) |
| Genus | Caprimulgus |
| Species | Caprimulgus pectoralis |
Distribution
Fiery-necked Nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Caprimulgidae family