Choco Poorwill
Nyctiphrynus rosenbergi
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A small Caprimulgidae poorwill (~50 g) of humid lowland and foothill rainforest in the Choco region of Colombia and northwestern Ecuador. Mottled brown-and-buff plumage blends with forest floor. Secretive nocturnal insectivore; rarely seen. Calls with a repeated whistled note. Least Concern in its humid forest habitat.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 24,8 cm | 9.8 in |
| Poids | 49,65 g | 1.75 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Brown and rufous mottled above with dark vermiculations; pale buff below with brown barring; white throat patch in male; small white spots on outer tail in male; no white wing patches; humid Pacific lowland forests.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Resident of lowland Pacific rainforest and forest edge in northwestern Colombia and northwestern Ecuador (Chocó region).
Diet & Feeding
Nocturnal aerial insectivore; catches moths and small insects in flight over Pacific Chocó forest.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: NO.
Taille de la couvée
1-2
Son
Chant
Soft, purring 'poor-will' whistle; gentle repetitive phrases from humid Pacific forest; calls from low perch at night; higher and thinner than Common Poorwill
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Caprimulgidae (Nightjars) |
| Genus | Nyctiphrynus |
| Espèces | Nyctiphrynus rosenbergi |
Distribution
Choco Poorwill has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Caprimulgidae family