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Oilbird

Steatornis caripensis

Least Concern

翼開長

61.7 cm

体重

414.0 g

科

Steatornithidae

目

Caprimulgiformes

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について

A unique, nocturnal frugivore (40-49 cm, wingspan 95 cm) found in caves and gorges of northern South America and Trinidad. The only nocturnal flying frugivorous bird, navigating dark caves using echolocation clicks. Colonial breeder in large cave colonies, feeding on oil palm fruits.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
翼開長	61.7 cm	24.3 in
体重	414.0 g	14.60 oz

識別

羽毛

Rich chestnut-brown overall; upperparts spotted and barred with black-bordered white spots; broad rounded wings with rufous-brown barring; large hooked bill; sexes identical; uniquely cave-dwelling fruit-eating nocturnal bird.

Habitat & Range

🌲 Forest

分布域

Found from Trinidad and northern South America south through the Andes to Bolivia. Breeds in caves; forages at night over tropical forest.

Diet & Feeding

Obligate frugivore; the only nocturnal bird using echolocation to find food; feeds on oily palm and laurel fruits located by smell in cave darkness.

保全状況

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 32-35 days. Fledging: 88-125 days.

一腹卵数

2-4

鳴き声

さえずり

Loud, harsh screaming and shrieking; metallic 'skrreee'; uses echolocation clicks in caves; colonial roost deafeningly loud; alarm a harsh raspy screech

分類学

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
目	Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
科	Steatornithidae (Oilbird)
Genus	Steatornis
種	Steatornis caripensis

Distribution

Oilbird has been recorded in 4 countries.

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生息あり Not recorded

countries highlighted

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

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よくある質問

What does the Oilbird eat?

Obligate frugivore; the only nocturnal bird using echolocation to find food; feeds on oily palm and laurel fruits located by smell in cave darkness.

Where does the Oilbird live?

Found from Trinidad and northern South America south through the Andes to Bolivia. Breeds in caves; forages at night over tropical forest.

Is the Oilbird endangered?

The Oilbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.

How does the Oilbird nest?

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 32-35 days. Fledging: 88-125 days.

What does the Oilbird sound like?

Loud, harsh screaming and shrieking; metallic 'skrreee'; uses echolocation clicks in caves; colonial roost deafeningly loud; alarm a harsh raspy screech

How big is the Oilbird?

The Oilbird has a wingspan of 61.7 cm, weight of 414.0 g.

What order and family does the Oilbird belong to?

The Oilbird (Steatornis caripensis) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Steatornithidae.