Puerto Rican Nightjar
Antrostomus noctitherus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="antrostomus-noctitherus"></birdfyi-bird>The Puerto Rican Nightjar (Antrostomus noctitherus) is a bird species in the family Caprimulgidae (nightjars), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 26.5 cm and a weight of 36 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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소개
푸에르토리코 나이트자는 푸에르토리코에 서식하는 매우 희귀한 고유종 나이트자입니다. 석회암 지대와 건조한 숲에만 서식하며, 개체 수가 매우 적어 멸종위기에 처해 있습니다.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 날개 폭 | 26.5 cm | 10.4 in |
| 체중 | 35.99 g | 1.27 oz |
식별
깃털
Small; grey-brown and buff mottled above with dark vermiculations; white gorget in male; pale buff barred underparts; white outer tail spots in male; buff tail in female; critically small range in SW Puerto Rico.
Habitat & Range
분포 지역
Endemic to Puerto Rico; critically endangered resident of karst limestone scrub and dry forest in the southwestern part of the island.
Diet & Feeding
Catches large flying insects, especially moths, at night over Puerto Rican dry limestone forest; endangered.
보전 상태
행동 및 번식
둥지
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 18-20 days. Fledging: 14 days.
산란 수
1-2
소리
노래
Sharp 'took' or 'took-WHEEER'; distinctive two-note call; calls from dry coastal forest of Puerto Rico; endangered; calls less frequently than mainland relatives
분류학
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 목 | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| 과 | Caprimulgidae (Nightjars) |
| Genus | Antrostomus |
| 종 | Antrostomus noctitherus |
Distribution
Puerto Rican Nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Caprimulgidae family