Hispaniolan Nightjar
Antrostomus ekmani
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について
A medium Caprimulgidae nightjar (~62 g) endemic to the island of Hispaniola (Haiti and Dominican Republic). Inhabits dry and humid forest, pine woodland, and scrub at varying elevations. Cryptic brown-and-buff plumage. Nocturnal insectivore. Calls with a repeated phrase at night. Least Concern on Hispaniola.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼開長 | 34.5 cm | 13.6 in |
| 体重 | 61.833333333333336 g | 2.18 oz |
識別
羽毛
Brown and buff mottled above with dark vermiculations; white gorget in male; pale buff underparts with dark barring; white outer tail feather inner webs in male; buff tail tips in female; Hispaniola endemic.
Habitat & Range
分布域
Endemic to Hispaniola (Haiti and Dominican Republic); resident of lowland and montane forest and scrub.
Diet & Feeding
Catches flying insects at night in Hispaniolan forest and scrub; diet similar to related nightjars.
保全状況
行動と繁殖
営巣
Nest type: NO.
一腹卵数
2
鳴き声
さえずり
Melodic rolling whistle; similar to Whip-poor-will family; 'whi-poor-will' phrasing with Caribbean island accent; calls persistently from dry forest at night
分類学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| 科 | Caprimulgidae (Nightjars) |
| Genus | Antrostomus |
| 種 | Antrostomus ekmani |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Caprimulgidae family