Sykes's Nightjar vs Antillean Nighthawk
Caprimulgus mahrattensis dibandingkan dengan Chordeiles gundlachii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atribut | Sykes's Nightjar | Antillean Nighthawk |
|---|---|---|
| Nama Ilmiah | Caprimulgus mahrattensis | Chordeiles gundlachii |
| Ordo | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Famili | Caprimulgidae | Caprimulgidae |
| Status Konservasi | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Panjang | — | — |
| Rentang Sayap | 33,9 cm (13.3 in) | 34,2 cm (13.5 in) |
| Berat | 57,0 g (2.01 oz) | 56,05 g (1.98 oz) |
| Diet | Crepuscular and nocturnal insectivore; forages by sight for moths and large flying beetles above humid … | Catches flying insects in aerial sallies over Caribbean open country and coastal scrub at dusk. |
| Ukuran Sarang | 2 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Sykes's Nightjar
Churring trill with hollow 'chuck' interspersed; 'chuck-churr' pattern; calls from Pakistani desert scrub at night; calls during moonlit nights from sandy ground
Antillean Nighthawk
Distinctive 'kill-and-dee-dick' or 'killydee'; buzzy nasal call audible overhead; faster and shorter phrasing than Common Nighthawk; Caribbean accent clear
Geographic Range & Migration
Sykes's Nightjar
Found in Pakistan, northwestern India, and adjacent Iran and Afghanistan. Resident in dry scrub, rocky hillsides, and semi-desert plains.
Antillean Nighthawk
Breeds in the Caribbean (Bahamas, Cuba, Cayman Islands, Jamaica) and Florida Keys; partially migratory within the Caribbean region.
Status Konservasi
Sykes's Nightjar
Antillean Nighthawk
How to Tell Them Apart
Sykes's Nightjar
Pale greyish-brown upperparts with intricate black-brown shaft streaks and pale buff freckling; whitish chin bar; underparts buff with sparse brown barring; resembles Egyptian but greyer overall.
Antillean Nighthawk
Brown and buff mottled above with dark brown streaking; white throat patch in male; barred buff-white underparts; white wing bar across primaries; white tail band in male; female has buff …
About These Birds
Sykes's Nightjar
A small, pale nightjar (23 cm) of arid and semi-arid regions from Iran through Pakistan to western India. Sandy-grey plumage blends with desert terrain. Nocturnal insectivore, feeding on moths and beetles while in buoyant flight. Resident and partial migrant.
Antillean Nighthawk
A small Caprimulgidae nighthawk (~56 g) of open scrub, savannas, and coastal habitats in the Caribbean from Cuba and Hispaniola to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Very similar to the Common Nighthawk but separated by voice. Migratory; winters in South America. Aerial insectivore; Least Concern.