Montane Nightjar
Caprimulgus poliocephalus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="caprimulgus-poliocephalus"></birdfyi-bird>The Montane Nightjar (Caprimulgus poliocephalus) is a bird species in the family Caprimulgidae (nightjars), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31.1 cm and a weight of 47.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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소개
에티오피아에서 남아프리카에 이르는 동아프리카와 남아프리카 산악 삼림과 고지대 초지에 사는 중형 쏙독새(23-24 cm). 회갈색 몸통에 섬세한 무늬를 가진다. 야행성으로 삼림 수관 위에서 곤충을 먹는다. 해발 1,500m 이상에 거주한다.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 날개 폭 | 31.1 cm | 12.2 in |
| 체중 | 47.050000000000004 g | 1.66 oz |
식별
깃털
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.
Habitat & Range
보전 상태
행동 및 번식
둥지
Nest type: NO.
산란 수
2
소리
노래
Churring trill from East African highlands; repetitive 'churr-churr-churr'; slightly higher pitched than lowland species; calls from highland scrub and forest edge
분류학
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 목 | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| 과 | Caprimulgidae (Nightjars) |
| Genus | Caprimulgus |
| 종 | Caprimulgus poliocephalus |
Distribution
Montane Nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.
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자주 묻는 질문
Is the Montane Nightjar endangered?
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Caprimulgidae family