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Chuck-will's-widow

Antrostomus carolinensis

Near Threatened
Rentang Sayap
41,5 cm
Berat
112,94000000000001 g
Famili
Caprimulgidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

Tentang

North America's largest Caprimulgidae nightjar (~113 g), breeding in open pine and oak woodland of the southeastern United States, wintering in the Caribbean and Central America. Named for its loud, distinctive call. Feeds on large moths, beetles, and occasionally small birds. Near Threatened from habitat loss.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 41,5 cm 16.3 in
Berat 112,94000000000001 g 3.98 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Large; warm brown and buff mottled above with rufous tones; buff-brown throat collar; white inner webs of outer tail feathers in male; male with white gorget; female has buff throat and tail tips; largest Antrostomus.

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Breeds in dense woodland and forest edge in eastern North America from the Gulf states north to southern Ontario; winters in Cuba and Central America.

Diet & Feeding

Hawks large moths, beetles, and flying insects at night; large gape allows capture of small vertebrates occasionally.

Status Konservasi

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: NO. Incubation: 20 days. Fledging: 16 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

Loud, whistled 'chuck-WILL's-WI-dow'; rich and rolling; lower and fuller than Whip-poor-will; carries far through southeastern US forest; calls persistently all night

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Famili Caprimulgidae (Nightjars)
Genus Antrostomus
Spesies Antrostomus carolinensis

Distribution

Chuck-will's-widow has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Chuck-will's-widow eat?
Hawks large moths, beetles, and flying insects at night; large gape allows capture of small vertebrates occasionally.
Where does the Chuck-will's-widow live?
Breeds in dense woodland and forest edge in eastern North America from the Gulf states north to southern Ontario; winters in Cuba and Central America.
Is the Chuck-will's-widow endangered?
The Chuck-will's-widow has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Chuck-will's-widow nest?
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 20 days. Fledging: 16 days.
What does the Chuck-will's-widow sound like?
Loud, whistled 'chuck-WILL's-WI-dow'; rich and rolling; lower and fuller than Whip-poor-will; carries far through southeastern US forest; calls persistently all night
How big is the Chuck-will's-widow?
The Chuck-will's-widow has a wingspan of 41.5 cm, weight of 112.94000000000001 g.
What order and family does the Chuck-will's-widow belong to?
The Chuck-will's-widow (Antrostomus carolinensis) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Caprimulgidae.

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