Least Poorwill
Siphonorhis brewsteri
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A small Caprimulgidae poorwill (~44 g) of dry scrub and thorn woodland in Hispaniola. Brown-and-buff cryptic plumage. Little studied; biology poorly known for this island endemic. Feeds on insects at night. Near Threatened owing to ongoing habitat degradation and deforestation on Hispaniola. Rarely encountered.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 22.7 cm | 8.9 in |
| Weight | 44.0 g | 1.55 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Small; brown and buff mottled with fine dark vermiculations; pale buff throat bordered by dark lateral spots; buff and dark barred tail; no white in wings or tail; male with white throat spots; Hispaniola endemic.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to Hispaniola (Haiti and Dominican Republic); resident of open dry forest and scrub; rare and sparsely distributed.
Diet & Feeding
Nocturnal aerial insectivore; catches small flying insects near ground over Hispaniolan dry scrub.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: NO.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Soft, melodic 'poor-will' whistle; gentle and repetitive; calls from dry scrub at night; higher-pitched than Common Poorwill; subtle and often overlooked
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Caprimulgidae (Nightjars) |
| Genus | Siphonorhis |
| Species | Siphonorhis brewsteri |
Distribution
Least Poorwill has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Caprimulgidae family