Sulawesi Nightjar
Caprimulgus celebensis
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A medium-sized nightjar (24-26 cm) endemic to the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. Inhabits lowland and montane forests. Dark brown plumage with cryptic patterning. Nocturnal insectivore. A sedentary species; limited ecological data available due to restricted range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 37,4 cm | 14.7 in |
| Poids | 63,166666666666664 g | 2.23 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Richly marked rufous-brown and dark grey upperparts; pale buff spotting on wing coverts; white throat patch; underparts buff-white barred brown; Sulawesi endemic showing warmer tones than many regional congeners.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Found in Somalia, Kenya, and southern Ethiopia. Resident in arid thorn scrub and open acacia woodland. Uncommon and poorly known.
Diet & Feeding
Crepuscular insectivore specialising in large moths; also takes beetles and flies in low-level aerial sallies.
Statut de conservation
Son
Chant
Loud churring call; hollow 'chuck' notes with extended trill; calls at night from Sulawesi forest and scrub; endemic; alarm a sharp bark note
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Caprimulgidae (Nightjars) |
| Genus | Caprimulgus |
| Espèces | Caprimulgus celebensis |
Distribution
Sulawesi Nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Caprimulgidae family