Cuban Nightjar
Antrostomus cubanensis
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A medium Caprimulgidae nightjar (~71 g) endemic to Cuba and the Isle of Youth. Inhabits dry and semi-deciduous forest, woodland edges, and scrub. Cryptic brown-grey plumage. Males call 'que-to-do, que-to-do' repeatedly at night. Feeds on flying insects. Least Concern within its island range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Размах крыльев | 35,0 cm | 13.8 in |
| Масса | 71,4 g | 2.52 oz |
Идентификация
Оперение
Brown and grey mottled with dark vermiculations; white gorget in male; white inner tail feather webs in male; buff throat and buff tail markings in female; overall pattern similar to Chuck-will's-widow but smaller.
Habitat & Range
Географический ареал
Endemic to Cuba and the Isle of Youth; resident of open pine woodland, scrub, and savanna.
Diet & Feeding
Hawks moths and flying insects at night over Cuban dry forest and coastal scrub.
Охранный статус
Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Nest type: NO.
Размер кладки
1-2
Звук
Пение
Rich, whistled 'chip-CHURR-wee' or 'whip-poor-will' variant; melodic rolling phrase; calls from Cuban pine forest at night; similar to Whip-poor-will but warmer toned
Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Семейство | Caprimulgidae (Nightjars) |
| Genus | Antrostomus |
| Виды | Antrostomus cubanensis |
Distribution
Cuban Nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Caprimulgidae family