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Large-tailed Nightjar

Caprimulgus macrurus

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
35,8 cm
Berat
69,16666666666667 g
Famili
Caprimulgidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

Tentang

A large nightjar (25-33 cm) widespread from South and Southeast Asia to Australasia. Brown plumage with bold rufous collar patches. Crepuscular and nocturnal, feeding on insects in forest clearings and edges. Recognizable by its persistent, rhythmic tok-tok-tok call.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 35,8 cm 14.1 in
Berat 69,16666666666667 g 2.44 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Intricately patterned brown, black, and buff upperparts; pale supercilium contrasts with dark crown; white throat patch; males show conspicuous white outer tail feathers and white primary spots; long tail distinctive.

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Found from India and Sri Lanka east to the Philippines and northern Australia. Resident in forest edge, secondary growth, and plantations.

Diet & Feeding

Nocturnal feeder on flying insects including moths, beetles, and larger dipterans; hunts in low coursing flight.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: NO. Incubation: 16-22 days. Fledging: 14-35 days.

Ukuran Sarang

1-2

Suara

Kicauan

Loud, resonant 'chuck-chuck-churr'; hollow knocking notes with long trill; one of Asia's commonest nightjars; calls persistently from forest edges; carries great distance

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Large-tailed 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 Large-tailed Nightjar eat?
Nocturnal feeder on flying insects including moths, beetles, and larger dipterans; hunts in low coursing flight.
Where does the Large-tailed Nightjar live?
Found from India and Sri Lanka east to the Philippines and northern Australia. Resident in forest edge, secondary growth, and plantations.
Is the Large-tailed Nightjar endangered?
The Large-tailed Nightjar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Large-tailed Nightjar nest?
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 16-22 days. Fledging: 14-35 days.
What does the Large-tailed Nightjar sound like?
Loud, resonant 'chuck-chuck-churr'; hollow knocking notes with long trill; one of Asia's commonest nightjars; calls persistently from forest edges; carries great distance
How big is the Large-tailed Nightjar?
The Large-tailed Nightjar has a wingspan of 35.8 cm, weight of 69.16666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Large-tailed Nightjar belong to?
The Large-tailed Nightjar (Caprimulgus macrurus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Caprimulgidae.

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