Mees's Nightjar
Caprimulgus meesi
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A recently split nightjar (24-26 cm) from the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia. Closely related to the Large-tailed Nightjar but with subtly different vocalizations and plumage tones. Nocturnal insectivore of lowland forests and forest edges.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 33.6 cm | 13.2 in |
| वजन | 66.2 g | 2.34 oz |
पहचान
पंख
Brown-grey upperparts with blackish crown streaks and pale buff mottling; buff-white supercilium; white chin patch; underparts barred pale buff and brown; closely resembles Large-tailed Nightjar but marginally paler.
Habitat & Range
भौगोलिक वितरण
Endemic to the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia, primarily Timor. Resident in lowland forest, open woodland, and savanna.
Diet & Feeding
Crepuscular and nocturnal aerial insectivore; pursues moths and flying beetles over grassland and woodland margins.
संरक्षण स्थिति
ध्वनि
गीत
Churring trill from Wallacean islands; repetitive hollow call; closely related to Large-tailed Nightjar; calls from coastal scrub and open woodland at dusk
वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| कुल | Caprimulgidae (Nightjars) |
| Genus | Caprimulgus |
| प्रजातियां | Caprimulgus meesi |
Distribution
Mees's Nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.
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