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Savanna Nightjar

Caprimulgus affinis

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
31,9 cm
Масса
74,16666666666667 g
Семейство
Caprimulgidae
Отряд
Caprimulgiformes

О нас

A small nightjar (20-23 cm) widespread across South and Southeast Asia, from Pakistan to the Philippines. Pale grey-brown plumage with bold white wing patches visible in flight. Found in open habitats including fields, towns, and riverbanks. Crepuscular and nocturnal insectivore.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 31,9 cm 12.6 in
Масса 74,16666666666667 g 2.62 oz

Идентификация

Оперение

Pale greyish-brown upperparts with black shaft streaks and buff spotting; whitish supercilium and moustachial stripe; white throat patch; males show large white outer tail patches; widespread across South and Southeast Asian savannas.

Habitat & Range

Географический ареал

Found in Indonesia and the Philippines on Sulawesi, Mindanao, and adjacent islands. Resident in lowland forest edge and scrub.

Diet & Feeding

Nocturnal aerial feeder on moths, beetles, and flying bugs; forages in open areas near woodland at night.

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: NO.

Размер кладки

1-2

Звук

Пение

Loud, churring 'chwerrr'; resonant trill from South and Southeast Asian open habitats; calls from bare ground and burnt areas; very common nocturnal sound

Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Семейство Caprimulgidae (Nightjars)
Genus Caprimulgus
Виды Caprimulgus affinis

Distribution

Savanna Nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Присутствует Not recorded
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Часто задаваемые вопросы

What does the Savanna Nightjar eat?
Nocturnal aerial feeder on moths, beetles, and flying bugs; forages in open areas near woodland at night.
Where does the Savanna Nightjar live?
Found in Indonesia and the Philippines on Sulawesi, Mindanao, and adjacent islands. Resident in lowland forest edge and scrub.
Is the Savanna Nightjar endangered?
The Savanna Nightjar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Savanna Nightjar nest?
Nest type: NO.
What does the Savanna Nightjar sound like?
Loud, churring 'chwerrr'; resonant trill from South and Southeast Asian open habitats; calls from bare ground and burnt areas; very common nocturnal sound
How big is the Savanna Nightjar?
The Savanna Nightjar has a wingspan of 31.9 cm, weight of 74.16666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Savanna Nightjar belong to?
The Savanna Nightjar (Caprimulgus affinis) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Caprimulgidae.

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