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White-throated Nightjar

Eurostopodus mystacalis

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
50,4 cm
Berat
138,25 g
Famili
Caprimulgidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

The White-throated Nightjar (Eurostopodus mystacalis) is a bird species in the family Caprimulgidae (nightjars), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 50.4 cm and a weight of 138.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Tentang

A large Caprimulgidae nightjar (~138 g) of open forest and woodland in eastern Australia and coastal New Guinea. A white throat patch contrasts with cryptic brown-patterned plumage. Roosts on the ground or along branches by day; hunts moths and large beetles at night. Partially migratory in southeast Australia. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 50,4 cm 19.8 in
Berat 138,25 g 4.88 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Grey-brown with rufous and black mottling; large bold white throat patch distinctive; no white wing spots or tail markings; well-camouflaged on bark. Male and female similar; one of the larger Eurostopodus nightjars.

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Resident of open woodland and scrub in eastern and northern Australia; also found on offshore islands and in southern New Guinea.

Diet & Feeding

Catches large flying insects, especially moths and beetles, in aerial sallies over Australian and Pacific forest.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: NO. Incubation: 22-28 days. Fledging: 31 days.

Ukuran Sarang

1

Suara

Kicauan

Resonant, churring song; rapid 'good-lord-deliver-us' or 'chaw-chaw-chaw'; low, bubbling trill carrying through rainforest; softer than related species

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

White-throated Nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the White-throated Nightjar eat?
Catches large flying insects, especially moths and beetles, in aerial sallies over Australian and Pacific forest.
Where does the White-throated Nightjar live?
Resident of open woodland and scrub in eastern and northern Australia; also found on offshore islands and in southern New Guinea.
Is the White-throated Nightjar endangered?
The White-throated Nightjar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-throated Nightjar nest?
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 22-28 days. Fledging: 31 days.
What does the White-throated Nightjar sound like?
Resonant, churring song; rapid 'good-lord-deliver-us' or 'chaw-chaw-chaw'; low, bubbling trill carrying through rainforest; softer than related species
How big is the White-throated Nightjar?
The White-throated Nightjar has a wingspan of 50.4 cm, weight of 138.25 g.
What order and family does the White-throated Nightjar belong to?
The White-throated Nightjar (Eurostopodus mystacalis) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Caprimulgidae.

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