New Caledonian Nightjar
Eurostopodus exul
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A small, poorly known Caprimulgidae nightjar (~77 g) endemic to New Caledonia. Known from very few specimens; status unclear and possibly extinct. Cryptic brown-and-buff plumage. Presumed to inhabit open scrub or forest edge. Crepuscular insectivore. Not evaluated by IUCN due to scarcity of data.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 36,4 cm | 14.3 in |
| Peso | 77,0 g | 2.72 oz |
Identificação
Plumagem
Brown and grey mottled with buff and dark vermiculations; whitish-buff throat patch; fine pale shaft streaks on crown; no white in wings or tail; known from very few specimens; New Caledonia endemic.
Habitat & Range
Distribuição geográfica
Formerly endemic to New Caledonia; known from historical records only; possibly extinct, last confirmed late 19th century.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on flying insects caught in aerial pursuit at night; extinct in New Caledonia, diet poorly documented.
Som
Canto
Poorly documented calls; presumed churring nocturnal song similar to congeners; deep resonant trilling at low pitch; vocalizations essentially unknown
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Família | Caprimulgidae (Nightjars) |
| Genus | Eurostopodus |
| Espécies | Eurostopodus exul |
Distribution
New Caledonian Nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Caprimulgidae family