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Star-spotted Nightjar

Caprimulgus stellatus

Least Concern
날개 폭
30.9 cm
체중
59.25 g
Caprimulgidae
Caprimulgiformes

소개

아프리카 동부와 아라비아 반도 남부의 건조한 반사막과 아리드 덤불에 사는 소형 쏙독새(21-23 cm). 모래 빛 갈색 몸통에 날개 덮깃에 별 모양의 흰 반점이 있다. 야행성 곤충 포식자다. 원격지 서식지로 연구가 부족하다.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
날개 폭 30.9 cm 12.2 in
체중 59.25 g 2.09 oz

식별

깃털

Dark brown upperparts densely dotted with small buff-white stellate spots; white throat patch; underparts barred buff and dark brown; the star-like white spotting on wing coverts and back is the key distinguishing feature.

Habitat & Range

분포 지역

Found from India and Sri Lanka east to southern China, Indochina, and the Philippines. Resident in open country, rice paddies, and light scrub.

Diet & Feeding

Crepuscular insect hawker; primarily moths and beetles caught during aerial sallies over forest edges.

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

소리

노래

Churring trill; hollow 'chuck' notes interspersed with churring; calls from dry East African bush at night; similar to Donaldson Smith's but larger and louder

분류학

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Caprimulgidae (Nightjars)
Genus Caprimulgus
Caprimulgus stellatus

Distribution

Star-spotted Nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.

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출현 Not recorded
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External Databases

자주 묻는 질문

What does the Star-spotted Nightjar eat?
Crepuscular insect hawker; primarily moths and beetles caught during aerial sallies over forest edges.
Where does the Star-spotted Nightjar live?
Found from India and Sri Lanka east to southern China, Indochina, and the Philippines. Resident in open country, rice paddies, and light scrub.
Is the Star-spotted Nightjar endangered?
The Star-spotted Nightjar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Star-spotted Nightjar sound like?
Churring trill; hollow 'chuck' notes interspersed with churring; calls from dry East African bush at night; similar to Donaldson Smith's but larger and louder
How big is the Star-spotted Nightjar?
The Star-spotted Nightjar has a wingspan of 30.9 cm, weight of 59.25 g.
What order and family does the Star-spotted Nightjar belong to?
The Star-spotted Nightjar (Caprimulgus stellatus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Caprimulgidae.

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