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Buff-collared Nightjar

Antrostomus ridgwayi

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
30,0 cm
Berat
49,5 g
Famili
Caprimulgidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

Tentang

A medium-small Caprimulgidae nightjar (~50 g) of arid scrub, rocky canyon slopes, and thorn forest from the southwestern United States to Nicaragua. A buff nuchal collar distinguishes it from similar species. Calls with a loud 'cuck-cuck-cuck-coo-chee' phrase. Feeds on moths and beetles. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 30,0 cm 11.8 in
Berat 49,5 g 1.75 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Brown and grey mottled with dark vermiculations; buff-orange collar across hindneck diagnostic; white gorget in male; pale buff underparts with dark barring; white outer tail spots in male; arid southwest habitats.

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Breeds in arid scrub and dry woodland in southwestern USA (Arizona, New Mexico) and western Mexico; winters south to Honduras.

Diet & Feeding

Catches moths and flying insects at night over arid scrub and rocky canyons of Mexico and Central America.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: NO.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

Rapid, staccato 'cuk-cuk-cuk-WEEEER'; accelerating series ending in long slurred note; carries through arid Mexican canyons; distinctive rapid chucking intro

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Buff-collared Nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Buff-collared Nightjar eat?
Catches moths and flying insects at night over arid scrub and rocky canyons of Mexico and Central America.
Where does the Buff-collared Nightjar live?
Breeds in arid scrub and dry woodland in southwestern USA (Arizona, New Mexico) and western Mexico; winters south to Honduras.
Is the Buff-collared Nightjar endangered?
The Buff-collared Nightjar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Buff-collared Nightjar nest?
Nest type: NO.
What does the Buff-collared Nightjar sound like?
Rapid, staccato 'cuk-cuk-cuk-WEEEER'; accelerating series ending in long slurred note; carries through arid Mexican canyons; distinctive rapid chucking intro
How big is the Buff-collared Nightjar?
The Buff-collared Nightjar has a wingspan of 30.0 cm, weight of 49.5 g.
What order and family does the Buff-collared Nightjar belong to?
The Buff-collared Nightjar (Antrostomus ridgwayi) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Caprimulgidae.

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