Standard-winged Nightjar
Caprimulgus longipennis
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体長22〜28cmの西・中央アフリカの湿潤なサバンナに生息するヨタカ。繁殖期の雄は最長38cmに及ぶ初列風切羽を持つ。
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼開長 | 34.6 cm | 13.6 in |
| 体重 | 48.5 g | 1.71 oz |
識別
羽毛
Brown and black cryptic upperparts; white throat patch; breeding males develop extraordinary elongated inner primaries as feather-flag standards up to 38 cm with small terminal vane; among Africa's most spectacular breeding ornaments.
Habitat & Range
分布域
Breeds in central and southern Africa from Angola south to South Africa. Intra-African migrant; moves north in austral winter through miombo woodland.
Diet & Feeding
Nocturnal moth and beetle specialist; hunts in sustained low flight over dry open country and scrub.
保全状況
行動と繁殖
営巣
Nest type: NO.
一腹卵数
1-2
鳴き声
さえずり
Churring 'chrrr' from West African woodland; male performs display flight with elongated wing feathers; calls from open savanna; alarm a quiet 'chek'
分類学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| 科 | Caprimulgidae (Nightjars) |
| Genus | Caprimulgus |
| 種 | Caprimulgus longipennis |
Distribution
Standard-winged Nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.
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