Archbold's Nightjar
Eurostopodus archboldi
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A small Caprimulgidae nightjar (~77 g) known from subalpine grasslands and forest margins in the interior mountains of New Guinea. Named after naturalist Richard Archbold. Cryptic brown-patterned plumage. Nocturnal insectivore. Infrequently observed; biology largely undescribed. Least Concern in its montane range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 41,0 cm | 16.1 in |
| Poids | 77,0 g | 2.72 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Brown and dark grey with rufous-buff vermiculations; whitish throat patch; pale buff supercilium contrasts with darker crown; no white wing or tail patches; tail barred; New Guinea highlands; few records.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Resident of montane forest in central New Guinea (Snow Mountains and Star Mountains) above 1,500 m; very poorly known.
Diet & Feeding
Aerial insectivore; catches moths and beetles in nocturnal flight over New Guinea montane forest.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: NO.
Taille de la couvée
1
Son
Chant
Rarely recorded; presumed churring nocturnal song; low, resonant trilling typical of genus; vocalizations scarcely documented from highland New Guinea
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Caprimulgidae (Nightjars) |
| Genus | Eurostopodus |
| Espèces | Eurostopodus archboldi |
Distribution
Archbold's Nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Caprimulgidae family