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Palau Nightjar

Caprimulgus phalaena

Least Concern
翼開長
32.3 cm
体重
91.5 g
Caprimulgidae
Caprimulgiformes

The Palau Nightjar (Caprimulgus phalaena) is a bird species in the family Caprimulgidae (nightjars), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 32.3 cm and a weight of 91.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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体重約92gのパラオ諸島西太平洋固有のヨタカ。褐色とバフ色の隠蔽色を持つ。

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 32.3 cm 12.7 in
体重 91.5 g 3.23 oz

識別

羽毛

Brown and rufous mottled above with dark vermiculations; pale buff throat patch; small pale wing spots; tail barred brown and buff without bold white markings; Palau endemic; relatively large and dark-toned.

Habitat & Range

分布域

Endemic to Palau (Micronesia, western Pacific Ocean); resident of forest and open woodland on the main Palauan islands.

Diet & Feeding

Catches flying insects in nocturnal aerial sallies over Palau island forest and scrub.

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

鳴き声

さえずり

Churring call from Palau forest; repetitive hollow trill; endemic island species with poorly documented vocalizations; calls at night from dense vegetation

分類学

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

Distribution

Palau 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 Palau Nightjar eat?
Catches flying insects in nocturnal aerial sallies over Palau island forest and scrub.
Where does the Palau Nightjar live?
Endemic to Palau (Micronesia, western Pacific Ocean); resident of forest and open woodland on the main Palauan islands.
Is the Palau Nightjar endangered?
The Palau Nightjar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Palau Nightjar sound like?
Churring call from Palau forest; repetitive hollow trill; endemic island species with poorly documented vocalizations; calls at night from dense vegetation
How big is the Palau Nightjar?
The Palau Nightjar has a wingspan of 32.3 cm, weight of 91.5 g.
What order and family does the Palau Nightjar belong to?
The Palau Nightjar (Caprimulgus phalaena) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Caprimulgidae.

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