Palau Nightjar
Caprimulgus phalaena
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A medium Caprimulgidae nightjar (~92 g) endemic to the Palau Islands in the western Pacific. Inhabits forest, secondary growth, and scrub on main islands. Cryptic brown-and-buff plumage. Nocturnal insectivore. Little studied; biology largely unknown beyond basic observations. Least Concern within its restricted oceanic island range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 32,3 cm | 12.7 in |
| Peso | 91,5 g | 3.23 oz |
Identificação
Plumagem
Brown and rufous mottled above with dark vermiculations; pale buff throat patch; small pale wing spots; tail barred brown and buff without bold white markings; Palau endemic; relatively large and dark-toned.
Habitat & Range
Distribuição geográfica
Endemic to Palau (Micronesia, western Pacific Ocean); resident of forest and open woodland on the main Palauan islands.
Diet & Feeding
Catches flying insects in nocturnal aerial sallies over Palau island forest and scrub.
Estado de conservação
Som
Canto
Churring call from Palau forest; repetitive hollow trill; endemic island species with poorly documented vocalizations; calls at night from dense vegetation
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Família | Caprimulgidae (Nightjars) |
| Genus | Caprimulgus |
| Espécies | Caprimulgus phalaena |
Distribution
Palau Nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Caprimulgidae family