Sulawesi Nightjar
Caprimulgus celebensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="caprimulgus-celebensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Sulawesi Nightjar (Caprimulgus celebensis) is a bird species in the family Caprimulgidae (nightjars), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 37.4 cm and a weight of 63.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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О нас
A medium-sized nightjar (24-26 cm) endemic to the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. Inhabits lowland and montane forests. Dark brown plumage with cryptic patterning. Nocturnal insectivore. A sedentary species; limited ecological data available due to restricted range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Размах крыльев | 37,4 cm | 14.7 in |
| Масса | 63,166666666666664 g | 2.23 oz |
Идентификация
Оперение
Richly marked rufous-brown and dark grey upperparts; pale buff spotting on wing coverts; white throat patch; underparts buff-white barred brown; Sulawesi endemic showing warmer tones than many regional congeners.
Habitat & Range
Охранный статус
Звук
Пение
Loud churring call; hollow 'chuck' notes with extended trill; calls at night from Sulawesi forest and scrub; endemic; alarm a sharp bark note
Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Семейство | Caprimulgidae (Nightjars) |
| Genus | Caprimulgus |
| Виды | Caprimulgus celebensis |
Distribution
Sulawesi Nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.
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