Yucatan Nightjar vs Antillean Nighthawk
Antrostomus badius verglichen mit Chordeiles gundlachii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Yucatan Nightjar | Antillean Nighthawk |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Antrostomus badius | Chordeiles gundlachii |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familie | Caprimulgidae | Caprimulgidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 32,6 cm (12.8 in) | 34,2 cm (13.5 in) |
| Gewicht | 58,03333333333333 g (2.05 oz) | 56,05 g (1.98 oz) |
| Ernährung | Nocturnal aerial insectivore; catches moths and flying insects over Yucatan dry forest and scrub. | Catches flying insects in aerial sallies over Caribbean open country and coastal scrub at dusk. |
| Gelegegröße | 2 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Yucatan Nightjar
Whistled 'WEEP-weep' phrase; clear, melodic call from Yucatan dry forest; repeated steadily at night; lower than Tawny-collared; alarm a sharp bark note
Antillean Nighthawk
Distinctive 'kill-and-dee-dick' or 'killydee'; buzzy nasal call audible overhead; faster and shorter phrasing than Common Nighthawk; Caribbean accent clear
Geographic Range & Migration
Yucatan Nightjar
Resident of lowland tropical forest and scrub in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, Belize, and northern Guatemala.
Antillean Nighthawk
Breeds in the Caribbean (Bahamas, Cuba, Cayman Islands, Jamaica) and Florida Keys; partially migratory within the Caribbean region.
Erhaltungsstatus
Yucatan Nightjar
Antillean Nighthawk
How to Tell Them Apart
Yucatan Nightjar
Brown and grey mottled above with buff vermiculations; lacks tawny collar of Tawny-collared Nightjar; white gorget in male; pale buff below; white outer tail spots in male; buff tail in …
Antillean Nighthawk
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 …
About These Birds
Yucatan Nightjar
A medium-small Caprimulgidae nightjar (~58 g) restricted to the Yucatan Peninsula, northern Guatemala, and northern Belize. Inhabits dry deciduous and semi-evergreen forest. Brown-and-buff cryptic plumage. Calls with a repetitive whip-like phrase at night. Feeds on moths and beetles. Least Concern; limited but stable range.
Antillean Nighthawk
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.