Montane Nightjar vs Antillean Nighthawk
Caprimulgus poliocephalus 比較対象 Chordeiles gundlachii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Montane Nightjar | Antillean Nighthawk |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Caprimulgus poliocephalus | Chordeiles gundlachii |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 科 | Caprimulgidae | Caprimulgidae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体長 | — | — |
| 翼開長 | 31.1 cm (12.2 in) | 34.2 cm (13.5 in) |
| 体重 | 47.050000000000004 g (1.66 oz) | 56.05 g (1.98 oz) |
| 食性 | Nighttime aerial insectivore; moths and beetles are primary prey, caught by hawking over forest clearings. | Catches flying insects in aerial sallies over Caribbean open country and coastal scrub at dusk. |
| 一腹卵数 | 2 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Montane Nightjar
Churring trill from East African highlands; repetitive 'churr-churr-churr'; slightly higher pitched than lowland species; calls from highland scrub and forest edge
Antillean Nighthawk
Distinctive 'kill-and-dee-dick' or 'killydee'; buzzy nasal call audible overhead; faster and shorter phrasing than Common Nighthawk; Caribbean accent clear
Geographic Range & Migration
Montane Nightjar
Found across the Indian subcontinent from Pakistan and Nepal south to Sri Lanka. Common in open scrub, rocky hillsides, and dry woodland.
Antillean Nighthawk
Breeds in the Caribbean (Bahamas, Cuba, Cayman Islands, Jamaica) and Florida Keys; partially migratory within the Caribbean region.
保全状況
Montane Nightjar
Antillean Nighthawk
How to Tell Them Apart
Montane Nightjar
Grey-brown upperparts with fine blackish streaks; pale grey head contrasting slightly with browner back; white throat patch; underparts buff barred brown; inhabits high-altitude montane zones in East Africa.
Antillean Nighthawk
Brown and buff mottled above with dark brown streaking; white throat patch in male; barred buff-white underparts; white wing bar across primaries; white tail band in male; female has buff …
About These Birds
Montane Nightjar
体長23〜24cmの東・南アフリカのエチオピアから南アフリカの山地林・高標高地（1,500m以上）に生息するヨタカ。
Antillean Nighthawk
アンティルナイトホーク(Chordeiles gundlachii)はカリブ海の島々に生息するナイトホークです。フロリダキーズでも繁殖が確認されています。体長約20cmで、夜行性の昆虫食鳥です。海岸部の開けた生息地を好みます。