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Madagascar Nightjar

Caprimulgus madagascariensis

Least Concern
翼開長
30.4 cm
体重
42.333333333333336 g
Caprimulgidae
Caprimulgiformes

The Madagascar Nightjar (Caprimulgus madagascariensis) is a bird species in the family Caprimulgidae (nightjars), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 30.4 cm and a weight of 42.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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について

体長23〜25cmのマダガスカル固有のヨタカ。乾燥落葉林から湿潤雨林に生息する。

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 30.4 cm 12.0 in
体重 42.333333333333336 g 1.49 oz

識別

羽毛

Brown upperparts intricately patterned with black streaks and pale tawny freckles; buff-white throat band; underparts finely barred buff and dark brown; island endemic with slightly warmer coloration than continental African species.

Habitat & Range

分布域

Found across sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to South Africa. Resident in swampy grassland and wetland margins.

Diet & Feeding

Crepuscular and nocturnal moth specialist; supplements diet with beetles and flying termites over open woodland.

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: NO.

一腹卵数

2

鳴き声

さえずり

Churring call from Madagascar scrub; rhythmic 'trrr-trrr' at moderate tempo; endemic; calls at dusk and dawn from open woodland and hedgerows; alarm a sharp click

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Caprimulgidae (Nightjars)
Genus Caprimulgus
Caprimulgus madagascariensis

Distribution

Madagascar Nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

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よくある質問

What does the Madagascar Nightjar eat?
Crepuscular and nocturnal moth specialist; supplements diet with beetles and flying termites over open woodland.
Where does the Madagascar Nightjar live?
Found across sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to South Africa. Resident in swampy grassland and wetland margins.
Is the Madagascar Nightjar endangered?
The Madagascar Nightjar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Madagascar Nightjar nest?
Nest type: NO.
What does the Madagascar Nightjar sound like?
Churring call from Madagascar scrub; rhythmic 'trrr-trrr' at moderate tempo; endemic; calls at dusk and dawn from open woodland and hedgerows; alarm a sharp click
How big is the Madagascar Nightjar?
The Madagascar Nightjar has a wingspan of 30.4 cm, weight of 42.333333333333336 g.
What order and family does the Madagascar Nightjar belong to?
The Madagascar Nightjar (Caprimulgus madagascariensis) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Caprimulgidae.

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