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Philippine Nightjar

Caprimulgus manillensis

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
34,0 cm
Berat
66,41666666666667 g
Famili
Caprimulgidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

Tentang

A medium-sized nightjar (24-26 cm) endemic to the Philippines. Found in lowland and montane forests, forest edges, and secondary growth. Cryptic grey-brown plumage with fine barring. Nocturnal insectivore feeding on moths and beetles at forest clearings.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 34,0 cm 13.4 in
Berat 66,41666666666667 g 2.34 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Complex brown and black upperparts with buff-tawny edging; white throat patch and pale buff supercilium; males possess large white primary spots; underparts extensively barred; distinctly patterned among Philippine nightjars.

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Endemic to Sulawesi and adjacent Indonesian islands in Wallacea. Resident in lowland and hill forest and secondary scrub up to 1,000 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nocturnal aerial hunter; takes moths, large beetles, and flying termites during prolonged hunting flights at dusk.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: NO.

Ukuran Sarang

1-2

Suara

Kicauan

Repeated 'chuck-chuck-churr'; hollow resonant trill; calls at night from Philippine lowland forest; persistent caller at dusk; alarm a rapid 'chuck-chuck'

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Philippine 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 Philippine Nightjar eat?
Nocturnal aerial hunter; takes moths, large beetles, and flying termites during prolonged hunting flights at dusk.
Where does the Philippine Nightjar live?
Endemic to Sulawesi and adjacent Indonesian islands in Wallacea. Resident in lowland and hill forest and secondary scrub up to 1,000 m.
Is the Philippine Nightjar endangered?
The Philippine Nightjar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Philippine Nightjar nest?
Nest type: NO.
What does the Philippine Nightjar sound like?
Repeated 'chuck-chuck-churr'; hollow resonant trill; calls at night from Philippine lowland forest; persistent caller at dusk; alarm a rapid 'chuck-chuck'
How big is the Philippine Nightjar?
The Philippine Nightjar has a wingspan of 34.0 cm, weight of 66.41666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Philippine Nightjar belong to?
The Philippine Nightjar (Caprimulgus manillensis) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Caprimulgidae.

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