Cayenne Nightjar
Setopagis maculosa
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<birdfyi-bird slug="setopagis-maculosa"></birdfyi-bird>The Cayenne Nightjar (Setopagis maculosa) is a bird species in the family Caprimulgidae (nightjars), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.8 cm and a weight of 47 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Data Deficient.
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About
A small Caprimulgidae nightjar (~47 g) from coastal French Guiana and adjacent Suriname. Known from only a handful of specimens; biology essentially unknown. Mottled brown plumage presumed cryptic in leaf litter. Presumed nocturnal insectivore. Data Deficient due to extreme rarity of confirmed records in the wild.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 27.8 cm | 10.9 in |
| Weight | 47.0 g | 1.66 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Brown and buff mottled above with dark vermiculations; pale buff below with darker barring; white throat patch in male; outer tail spots white; data deficient; known from only a handful of Guiana specimens.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Known from a few specimens from French Guiana; possibly a rare resident of coastal forest and scrub; poorly known.
Diet & Feeding
Catches flying insects in aerial pursuit at night over South American forest and scrub.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
1-2
Sound
Song
Poorly known vocalizations; presumed churring trill based on genus; extremely rare recordings; distinct from other Setopagis by subtle tonal and rhythm differences
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Caprimulgidae (Nightjars) |
| Genus | Setopagis |
| Species | Setopagis maculosa |
Distribution
Cayenne Nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Caprimulgidae family