Collared Nightjar
Gactornis enarratus
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A small, beautifully patterned Caprimulgidae nightjar (~53 g) endemic to Madagascar. A pale collar separates the dark crown from streaked brown upperparts. Inhabits humid eastern rainforest and dry western woodland. Nocturnal; hunts insects in forest understorey. Seldom encountered; Least Concern on Madagascar.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 29.5 cm | 11.6 in |
| Weight | 52.833333333333336 g | 1.86 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Brown and rufous with dark brown vermiculations; distinctive rufous-orange collar across hindneck diagnostic; pale buff throat; spotted with buff on wing coverts; tail barred brown; Madagascar endemic nightjar.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to Madagascar; resident of moist eastern lowland and montane forest from sea level to 2,000 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nocturnal aerial insectivore; catches moths and beetles in flight over Malagasy forest and forest edge.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: NO.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Soft, churring trill; gentle repeated 'trrr-trrr' at moderate pitch; quiet for a nightjar; calls from dense Madagascar forest undergrowth at dusk
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Caprimulgidae (Nightjars) |
| Genus | Gactornis |
| Species | Gactornis enarratus |
Distribution
Collared Nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Caprimulgidae family