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Bonaparte's Nightjar

Caprimulgus concretus

Vulnerable
Rentang Sayap
32,8 cm
Berat
57,5 g
Famili
Caprimulgidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

The Bonaparte's Nightjar (Caprimulgus concretus) is a bird species in the family Caprimulgidae (nightjars), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 32.8 cm and a weight of 57.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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Tentang

A small, secretive nightjar (20-22 cm) of lowland and peat-swamp forests in Borneo and Sumatra. Dark brown plumage with fine barring. Nocturnal insectivore, poorly known due to dense forest habitat. Classified as Near Threatened due to ongoing deforestation.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 32,8 cm 12.9 in
Berat 57,5 g 2.03 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Rich dark brown upperparts with black-centred feathers and buff-chestnut edging; white throat patch; densely barred underparts; males have white outer tail feathers; Bornean endemic with notably deep brown tones.

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Found in highland Borneo and Sumatra in montane forest at 1,000–2,500 m. Endemic to the Sundaic region; infrequently recorded.

Diet & Feeding

Crepuscular and nocturnal insectivore; catches moths, beetles, and large flying insects on the wing in open woodland.

Status Konservasi

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Ukuran Sarang

1

Suara

Kicauan

Churring call from Borneo lowland forest; repetitive hollow trill; rarely recorded; calls at night from dense humid forest; alarm a sharp bark note

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Bonaparte's Nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Bonaparte's Nightjar eat?
Crepuscular and nocturnal insectivore; catches moths, beetles, and large flying insects on the wing in open woodland.
Where does the Bonaparte's Nightjar live?
Found in highland Borneo and Sumatra in montane forest at 1,000–2,500 m. Endemic to the Sundaic region; infrequently recorded.
Is the Bonaparte's Nightjar endangered?
The Bonaparte's Nightjar has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What does the Bonaparte's Nightjar sound like?
Churring call from Borneo lowland forest; repetitive hollow trill; rarely recorded; calls at night from dense humid forest; alarm a sharp bark note
How big is the Bonaparte's Nightjar?
The Bonaparte's Nightjar has a wingspan of 32.8 cm, weight of 57.5 g.
What order and family does the Bonaparte's Nightjar belong to?
The Bonaparte's Nightjar (Caprimulgus concretus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Caprimulgidae.

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