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Standard-winged Nightjar

Caprimulgus longipennis

Least Concern

날개 폭

34.6 cm

체중

48.5 g

과

Caprimulgidae

목

Caprimulgiformes

소개

서아프리카와 중앙아프리카 습한 사바나에 사는 특이한 쏙독새(22-28 cm). 번식기 수컷은 깃발처럼 넓적한 깃털이 달린 긴 첫째 날개 깃(최대 38 cm)을 발달시킨다. 야행성 곤충 포식자이며 아프리카 내 이동 철새다.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
날개 폭	34.6 cm	13.6 in
체중	48.5 g	1.71 oz

식별

깃털

Brown and black cryptic upperparts; white throat patch; breeding males develop extraordinary elongated inner primaries as feather-flag standards up to 38 cm with small terminal vane; among Africa's most spectacular breeding ornaments.

Habitat & Range

🌲 Forest 🌾 Grassland 🏖️ Coastal

분포 지역

Breeds in central and southern Africa from Angola south to South Africa. Intra-African migrant; moves north in austral winter through miombo woodland.

Diet & Feeding

Nocturnal moth and beetle specialist; hunts in sustained low flight over dry open country and scrub.

보전 상태

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

Nest type: NO.

산란 수

1-2

소리

노래

Churring 'chrrr' from West African woodland; male performs display flight with elongated wing feathers; calls from open savanna; alarm a quiet 'chek'

분류학

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
목	Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
과	Caprimulgidae (Nightjars)
Genus	Caprimulgus
종	Caprimulgus longipennis

Distribution

Standard-winged Nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.

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출현 Not recorded

countries highlighted

🇳🇴 Norway

External Databases

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What does the Standard-winged Nightjar eat?

Nocturnal moth and beetle specialist; hunts in sustained low flight over dry open country and scrub.

Where does the Standard-winged Nightjar live?

Breeds in central and southern Africa from Angola south to South Africa. Intra-African migrant; moves north in austral winter through miombo woodland.

Is the Standard-winged Nightjar endangered?

The Standard-winged Nightjar has a conservation status of Least Concern.

How does the Standard-winged Nightjar nest?

Nest type: NO.

What does the Standard-winged Nightjar sound like?

Churring 'chrrr' from West African woodland; male performs display flight with elongated wing feathers; calls from open savanna; alarm a quiet 'chek'

How big is the Standard-winged Nightjar?

The Standard-winged Nightjar has a wingspan of 34.6 cm, weight of 48.5 g.

What order and family does the Standard-winged Nightjar belong to?

The Standard-winged Nightjar (Caprimulgus longipennis) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Caprimulgidae.