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Long-trained Nightjar

Macropsalis forcipata

Least Concern

Envergadura

45,0 cm

Peso

111,25 g

Família

Caprimulgidae

Ordem

Caprimulgiformes

Sobre

A large Caprimulgidae nightjar (~111 g) of subtropical Atlantic forest and open country in southeastern Brazil. Males have extraordinary forked tails extending far beyond body length. Inhabits forest edges and clearings in Atlantic Forest remnants. Feeds on moths and large insects. Least Concern; some decline with deforestation.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Envergadura	45,0 cm	17.7 in
Peso	111,25 g	3.92 oz

Identificação

Plumagem

Male with extremely elongated outer tail feathers forming long train up to 60 cm; dark brown with buff and rufous mottling; white throat; white wing bar. Female lacks elongated tail; brown and buff mottled.

Habitat & Range

🌲 Forest

Distribuição geográfica

Endemic to southeastern Brazil (São Paulo, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro); resident of Atlantic forest edge; vulnerable due to deforestation.

Diet & Feeding

Aerial insectivore; hawks moths and beetles in nocturnal flight over Atlantic Forest grassland and scrub.

Estado de conservação

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: NO.

Som

Canto

Loud, resonant 'chuck' or 'tuck' notes; hollow knocking quality; calls from Atlantic Forest edge at night; males perform aerial display; alarm a rapid staccato bark

Taxonomia

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

Distribution

Long-trained Nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Presente Not recorded

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🇳🇴 Norway

External Databases

Perguntas frequentes

What does the Long-trained Nightjar eat?

Aerial insectivore; hawks moths and beetles in nocturnal flight over Atlantic Forest grassland and scrub.

Where does the Long-trained Nightjar live?

Endemic to southeastern Brazil (São Paulo, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro); resident of Atlantic forest edge; vulnerable due to deforestation.

Is the Long-trained Nightjar endangered?

The Long-trained Nightjar has a conservation status of Least Concern.

How does the Long-trained Nightjar nest?

Nest type: NO.

What does the Long-trained Nightjar sound like?

Loud, resonant 'chuck' or 'tuck' notes; hollow knocking quality; calls from Atlantic Forest edge at night; males perform aerial display; alarm a rapid staccato bark

How big is the Long-trained Nightjar?

The Long-trained Nightjar has a wingspan of 45.0 cm, weight of 111.25 g.

What order and family does the Long-trained Nightjar belong to?

The Long-trained Nightjar (Macropsalis forcipata) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Caprimulgidae.