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Sulawesi Nightjar

Caprimulgus celebensis

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
37,4 cm
Berat
63,166666666666664 g
Famili
Caprimulgidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

Tentang

A medium-sized nightjar (24-26 cm) endemic to the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. Inhabits lowland and montane forests. Dark brown plumage with cryptic patterning. Nocturnal insectivore. A sedentary species; limited ecological data available due to restricted range.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 37,4 cm 14.7 in
Berat 63,166666666666664 g 2.23 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Richly marked rufous-brown and dark grey upperparts; pale buff spotting on wing coverts; white throat patch; underparts buff-white barred brown; Sulawesi endemic showing warmer tones than many regional congeners.

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Found in Somalia, Kenya, and southern Ethiopia. Resident in arid thorn scrub and open acacia woodland. Uncommon and poorly known.

Diet & Feeding

Crepuscular insectivore specialising in large moths; also takes beetles and flies in low-level aerial sallies.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Suara

Kicauan

Loud churring call; hollow 'chuck' notes with extended trill; calls at night from Sulawesi forest and scrub; endemic; alarm a sharp bark note

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Sulawesi 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 Sulawesi Nightjar eat?
Crepuscular insectivore specialising in large moths; also takes beetles and flies in low-level aerial sallies.
Where does the Sulawesi Nightjar live?
Found in Somalia, Kenya, and southern Ethiopia. Resident in arid thorn scrub and open acacia woodland. Uncommon and poorly known.
Is the Sulawesi Nightjar endangered?
The Sulawesi Nightjar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Sulawesi Nightjar sound like?
Loud churring call; hollow 'chuck' notes with extended trill; calls at night from Sulawesi forest and scrub; endemic; alarm a sharp bark note
How big is the Sulawesi Nightjar?
The Sulawesi Nightjar has a wingspan of 37.4 cm, weight of 63.166666666666664 g.
What order and family does the Sulawesi Nightjar belong to?
The Sulawesi Nightjar (Caprimulgus celebensis) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Caprimulgidae.

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