Oilbird
Steatornis caripensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="steatornis-caripensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Oilbird (Steatornis caripensis) is a bird species in the family Steatornithidae (oilbird), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 61.7 cm and a weight of 414 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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
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
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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