Plain Nightjar
Caprimulgus inornatus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="caprimulgus-inornatus"></birdfyi-bird>The Plain Nightjar (Caprimulgus inornatus) is a bird species in the family Caprimulgidae (nachtschwalben), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 30.6 cm and a weight of 45.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A small nightjar (21-23 cm) of arid and semi-arid zones across the Sahel belt of Africa, from Senegal to Somalia. Pale sandy plumage with minimal markings. Nocturnal insectivore, feeding on beetles and moths. Nomadic movements tied to seasonal rainfall patterns.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 30,6 cm | 12.0 in |
| Gewicht | 45,75 g | 1.61 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Uniformly plain sandy-grey upperparts with minimal patterning; faint pale supercilium; small whitish throat spot; underparts pale buff with fine barring; among the least boldly marked nightjars, blending into Sahel scrubland.
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Found from Ethiopia and Somalia south to Kenya and Tanzania. Resident in arid acacia scrub and dry open country. Closely related to Nubian Nightjar.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds nocturnally on moths and large beetles in erratic low-level hunting flights over tropical scrub.
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: NO.
Gelegegröße
2
Lautgebung
Gesang
Monotonous churring trill; steady 'churrrrr' from African savanna; calls persistently at night; plain plumage matched by relatively unvaried, repetitive song
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler) |
| Familie | Caprimulgidae (Nachtschwalben) |
| Genus | Caprimulgus |
| Arten | Caprimulgus inornatus |
Distribution
Plain Nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.
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