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New Caledonian Nightjar

Eurostopodus exul

Not Evaluated
Rentang Sayap
36,4 cm
Berat
77,0 g
Famili
Caprimulgidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes
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A small, poorly known Caprimulgidae nightjar (~77 g) endemic to New Caledonia. Known from very few specimens; status unclear and possibly extinct. Cryptic brown-and-buff plumage. Presumed to inhabit open scrub or forest edge. Crepuscular insectivore. Not evaluated by IUCN due to scarcity of data.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 36,4 cm 14.3 in
Berat 77,0 g 2.72 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Brown and grey mottled with buff and dark vermiculations; whitish-buff throat patch; fine pale shaft streaks on crown; no white in wings or tail; known from very few specimens; New Caledonia endemic.

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Formerly endemic to New Caledonia; known from historical records only; possibly extinct, last confirmed late 19th century.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on flying insects caught in aerial pursuit at night; extinct in New Caledonia, diet poorly documented.

Suara

Kicauan

Poorly documented calls; presumed churring nocturnal song similar to congeners; deep resonant trilling at low pitch; vocalizations essentially unknown

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

New Caledonian 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 New Caledonian Nightjar eat?
Feeds on flying insects caught in aerial pursuit at night; extinct in New Caledonia, diet poorly documented.
Where does the New Caledonian Nightjar live?
Formerly endemic to New Caledonia; known from historical records only; possibly extinct, last confirmed late 19th century.
What does the New Caledonian Nightjar sound like?
Poorly documented calls; presumed churring nocturnal song similar to congeners; deep resonant trilling at low pitch; vocalizations essentially unknown
How big is the New Caledonian Nightjar?
The New Caledonian Nightjar has a wingspan of 36.4 cm, weight of 77.0 g.
What order and family does the New Caledonian Nightjar belong to?
The New Caledonian Nightjar (Eurostopodus exul) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Caprimulgidae.

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