Antillean Nighthawk
Chordeiles gundlachii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chordeiles-gundlachii"></birdfyi-bird>The Antillean Nighthawk (Chordeiles gundlachii) is a bird species in the family Caprimulgidae (nachtschwalben), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 34.2 cm and a weight of 56 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A small Caprimulgidae nighthawk (~56 g) of open scrub, savannas, and coastal habitats in the Caribbean from Cuba and Hispaniola to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Very similar to the Common Nighthawk but separated by voice. Migratory; winters in South America. Aerial insectivore; Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 34,2 cm | 13.5 in |
| Gewicht | 56,05 g | 1.98 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Brown and buff mottled above with dark brown streaking; white throat patch in male; barred buff-white underparts; white wing bar across primaries; white tail band in male; female has buff throat. Closely resembles Common Nighthawk.
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Breeds in the Caribbean (Bahamas, Cuba, Cayman Islands, Jamaica) and Florida Keys; partially migratory within the Caribbean region.
Diet & Feeding
Catches flying insects in aerial sallies over Caribbean open country and coastal scrub at dusk.
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 19 days.
Gelegegröße
1-2
Lautgebung
Gesang
Distinctive 'kill-and-dee-dick' or 'killydee'; buzzy nasal call audible overhead; faster and shorter phrasing than Common Nighthawk; Caribbean accent clear
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler) |
| Familie | Caprimulgidae (Nachtschwalben) |
| Genus | Chordeiles |
| Arten | Chordeiles gundlachii |
Distribution
Antillean Nighthawk has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Other species in the Caprimulgidae family