Madagascar Nightjar
Caprimulgus madagascariensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="caprimulgus-madagascariensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Madagascar Nightjar (Caprimulgus madagascariensis) is a bird species in the family Caprimulgidae (nachtschwalben), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 30.4 cm and a weight of 42.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A medium-sized nightjar (23-25 cm) endemic to Madagascar. Brown plumage with cryptic patterning for camouflage on the forest floor. Found in a variety of habitats from dry deciduous to humid rainforest. Nocturnal insectivore, feeding on moths and beetles in forest openings.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 30,4 cm | 12.0 in |
| Gewicht | 42,333333333333336 g | 1.49 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Brown upperparts intricately patterned with black streaks and pale tawny freckles; buff-white throat band; underparts finely barred buff and dark brown; island endemic with slightly warmer coloration than continental African species.
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Found across sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to South Africa. Resident in swampy grassland and wetland margins.
Diet & Feeding
Crepuscular and nocturnal moth specialist; supplements diet with beetles and flying termites over open woodland.
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: NO.
Gelegegröße
2
Lautgebung
Gesang
Churring call from Madagascar scrub; rhythmic 'trrr-trrr' at moderate tempo; endemic; calls at dusk and dawn from open woodland and hedgerows; alarm a sharp click
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler) |
| Familie | Caprimulgidae (Nachtschwalben) |
| Genus | Caprimulgus |
| Arten | Caprimulgus madagascariensis |
Distribution
Madagascar Nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.
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