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Indian Nightjar

Caprimulgus asiaticus

Least Concern
Envergadura
29,5 cm
Peso
43,0 g
Família
Caprimulgidae
Ordem
Caprimulgiformes

The Indian Nightjar (Caprimulgus asiaticus) is a bird species in the family Caprimulgidae (nightjars), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 29.5 cm and a weight of 43 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Sobre

Noitibó asiático de 23–24 cm, habita terras abertas, plantações e jardins em todo o sul e sudeste da Ásia.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 29,5 cm 11.6 in
Peso 43,0 g 1.52 oz

Identificação

Plumagem

Greyish-brown upperparts with black-centred feathers and buff freckling; white throat patch; pale supercilium; males show white primary spots and outer tail corners; underparts barred buff-brown; widespread South Asian species.

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: NO.

Tamanho da postura

2

Som

Canto

Loud 'chuck-chuck-chuck-r'; rapid hollow knocking notes accelerating into a trill; carries far across South Asian scrub; distinctive rhythm; very persistent at night

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Família Caprimulgidae (Nightjars)
Genus Caprimulgus
Espécies Caprimulgus asiaticus

Distribution

Indian Nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Indian Nightjar endangered?
The Indian Nightjar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Indian Nightjar nest?
Nest type: NO.
What does the Indian Nightjar sound like?
Loud 'chuck-chuck-chuck-r'; rapid hollow knocking notes accelerating into a trill; carries far across South Asian scrub; distinctive rhythm; very persistent at night
How big is the Indian Nightjar?
The Indian Nightjar has a wingspan of 29.5 cm, weight of 43.0 g.
What order and family does the Indian Nightjar belong to?
The Indian Nightjar (Caprimulgus asiaticus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Caprimulgidae.

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