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Nacunda Nighthawk

Chordeiles nacunda

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
47,6 cm
Berat
157,0 g
Famili
Caprimulgidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

Tentang

The largest New World nighthawk (~157 g), family Caprimulgidae, of open savanna and grassland in South America east of the Andes. White belly is conspicuous in flight. Highly gregarious; roosts and hunts in flocks. Crepuscular and nocturnal aerial insectivore. Partially migratory in austral winter. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 47,6 cm 18.7 in
Berat 157,0 g 5.54 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Large nighthawk; brown above with buff mottling; white throat and belly contrasting strongly with dark breast; bold white wing bar across primaries visible in flight; white tail band. Female has buff throat.

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Resident of open savanna, grassland, and scrub from Colombia and Venezuela south through Brazil to Argentina; partially nomadic.

Diet & Feeding

Aerial insectivore; forages in flocks hawking flying insects over South American grassland and open country.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: NO.

Ukuran Sarang

1-2

Suara

Kicauan

Deep, booming 'na-KUN-da' or 'woop-woop'; low-pitched buzzy calls; wings produce loud rattling sound in display; louder than most nighthawks

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Nacunda Nighthawk has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Nacunda Nighthawk eat?
Aerial insectivore; forages in flocks hawking flying insects over South American grassland and open country.
Where does the Nacunda Nighthawk live?
Resident of open savanna, grassland, and scrub from Colombia and Venezuela south through Brazil to Argentina; partially nomadic.
Is the Nacunda Nighthawk endangered?
The Nacunda Nighthawk has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Nacunda Nighthawk nest?
Nest type: NO.
What does the Nacunda Nighthawk sound like?
Deep, booming 'na-KUN-da' or 'woop-woop'; low-pitched buzzy calls; wings produce loud rattling sound in display; louder than most nighthawks
How big is the Nacunda Nighthawk?
The Nacunda Nighthawk has a wingspan of 47.6 cm, weight of 157.0 g.
What order and family does the Nacunda Nighthawk belong to?
The Nacunda Nighthawk (Chordeiles nacunda) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Caprimulgidae.

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