Solomons Nightjar
Eurostopodus nigripennis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="eurostopodus-nigripennis"></birdfyi-bird>The Solomons Nightjar (Eurostopodus nigripennis) is a bird species in the family Caprimulgidae (nightjars), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 43.2 cm and a weight of 137.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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A medium-large Caprimulgidae nightjar (~138 g) endemic to Bougainville and the central Solomon Islands. Dark brown and buff cryptic plumage; relatively large for the genus. Inhabits closed-canopy forest and forest edges. Feeds on insects at night. Vulnerable owing to its very restricted island range and ongoing deforestation.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 43.2 cm | 17.0 in |
| Weight | 137.5 g | 4.85 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Dark brown and blackish with buff mottling; rufous-buff supercilium; white throat patch; darker overall than most Eurostopodus nightjars; restricted to Solomon Islands; no white wing or tail patches.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to the Solomon Islands; resident of lowland forest, secondary growth, and forest edge on Guadalcanal and adjacent islands.
Diet & Feeding
Aerial insectivore; hawks moths and other large insects at night over Solomon Islands forest and clearings.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
1
Sound
Song
Deep, resonant churring call at dusk; slow repetitive notes with hollow, frog-like quality; poorly known vocalizations; rarely recorded in wild
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Caprimulgidae (Nightjars) |
| Genus | Eurostopodus |
| Species | Eurostopodus nigripennis |
Distribution
Solomons Nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Caprimulgidae family