Puerto Rican Nightjar
Antrostomus noctitherus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="antrostomus-noctitherus"></birdfyi-bird>The Puerto Rican Nightjar (Antrostomus noctitherus) is a bird species in the family Caprimulgidae (nachtschwalben), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 26.5 cm and a weight of 36 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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A small Caprimulgidae nightjar (~36 g) endemic to the dry limestone coastal scrub of southwestern Puerto Rico. Cryptically patterned grey-brown. Restricted to a tiny area of suitable habitat; population estimated at a few hundred pairs. Feeds on insects at night. Vulnerable from habitat conversion and introduced predators.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 26,5 cm | 10.4 in |
| Gewicht | 35,99 g | 1.27 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Small; grey-brown and buff mottled above with dark vermiculations; white gorget in male; pale buff barred underparts; white outer tail spots in male; buff tail in female; critically small range in SW Puerto Rico.
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Endemic to Puerto Rico; critically endangered resident of karst limestone scrub and dry forest in the southwestern part of the island.
Diet & Feeding
Catches large flying insects, especially moths, at night over Puerto Rican dry limestone forest; endangered.
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 18-20 days. Fledging: 14 days.
Gelegegröße
1-2
Lautgebung
Gesang
Sharp 'took' or 'took-WHEEER'; distinctive two-note call; calls from dry coastal forest of Puerto Rico; endangered; calls less frequently than mainland relatives
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler) |
| Familie | Caprimulgidae (Nachtschwalben) |
| Genus | Antrostomus |
| Arten | Antrostomus noctitherus |
Distribution
Puerto Rican Nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.
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