Buff-collared Nightjar
Antrostomus ridgwayi
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A medium-small Caprimulgidae nightjar (~50 g) of arid scrub, rocky canyon slopes, and thorn forest from the southwestern United States to Nicaragua. A buff nuchal collar distinguishes it from similar species. Calls with a loud 'cuck-cuck-cuck-coo-chee' phrase. Feeds on moths and beetles. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 30,0 cm | 11.8 in |
| Poids | 49,5 g | 1.75 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Brown and grey mottled with dark vermiculations; buff-orange collar across hindneck diagnostic; white gorget in male; pale buff underparts with dark barring; white outer tail spots in male; arid southwest habitats.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Breeds in arid scrub and dry woodland in southwestern USA (Arizona, New Mexico) and western Mexico; winters south to Honduras.
Diet & Feeding
Catches moths and flying insects at night over arid scrub and rocky canyons of Mexico and Central America.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: NO.
Taille de la couvée
2
Son
Chant
Rapid, staccato 'cuk-cuk-cuk-WEEEER'; accelerating series ending in long slurred note; carries through arid Mexican canyons; distinctive rapid chucking intro
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Caprimulgidae (Nightjars) |
| Genus | Antrostomus |
| Espèces | Antrostomus ridgwayi |
Distribution
Buff-collared Nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Caprimulgidae family