Rufous-cheeked Nightjar
Caprimulgus rufigena
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<birdfyi-bird slug="caprimulgus-rufigena"></birdfyi-bird>The Rufous-cheeked Nightjar (Caprimulgus rufigena) is a bird species in the family Caprimulgidae (chotacabras), within the order Caprimulgiformes (chotacabras y vencejos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 32.1 cm and a weight of 54.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Chotacabras de garganta rufa de 22–24 cm, habita en la sabana arbolada y los matorrales del África subsahariana.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 32,1 cm | 12.6 in |
| Peso | 54,68333333333334 g | 1.93 oz |
Identificación
Plumaje
Cryptic brown-grey upperparts with bold black streaks; distinctive warm rufous-cinnamon cheek patch; white throat patch; males show white outer tail corners absent in females.
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Breeds in southern Africa from Namibia to South Africa. Partially migratory, moving north in austral winter. Found in dry woodland and savanna.
Diet & Feeding
Nocturnal aerial insectivore; catches moths, crickets, and beetles in sustained low-altitude hunting flights.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 15-17 days. Fledging: 18-20 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1-2
Sonido
Canto
Rapid churring trill interspersed with 'chook' notes; churring 'rrr-chook-rrr-chook' pattern; calls from southern African woodland at night; distinctive interrupted rhythm
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos) |
| Familia | Caprimulgidae (Chotacabras) |
| Genus | Caprimulgus |
| Especies | Caprimulgus rufigena |
Distribution
Rufous-cheeked Nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Caprimulgidae family