Standard-winged Nightjar
Caprimulgus longipennis
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A remarkable nightjar (22-28 cm) in which breeding males develop an extraordinary elongated innermost primary feather (up to 38 cm) with a broad, pennant-like flag. Found in moist savanna across West and Central Africa. Nocturnal insectivore; an intra-African migrant.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 34,6 cm | 13.6 in |
| Poids | 48,5 g | 1.71 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Brown and black cryptic upperparts; white throat patch; breeding males develop extraordinary elongated inner primaries as feather-flag standards up to 38 cm with small terminal vane; among Africa's most spectacular breeding ornaments.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Breeds in central and southern Africa from Angola south to South Africa. Intra-African migrant; moves north in austral winter through miombo woodland.
Diet & Feeding
Nocturnal moth and beetle specialist; hunts in sustained low flight over dry open country and scrub.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: NO.
Taille de la couvée
1-2
Son
Chant
Churring 'chrrr' from West African woodland; male performs display flight with elongated wing feathers; calls from open savanna; alarm a quiet 'chek'
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Caprimulgidae (Nightjars) |
| Genus | Caprimulgus |
| Espèces | Caprimulgus longipennis |
Distribution
Standard-winged Nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.
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