Donaldson Smith's Nightjar
Caprimulgus donaldsoni
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<birdfyi-bird slug="caprimulgus-donaldsoni"></birdfyi-bird>The Donaldson Smith's Nightjar (Caprimulgus donaldsoni) is a bird species in the family Caprimulgidae (nightjars), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 26 cm and a weight of 29.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Hakkında
A small nightjar (20-22 cm) of dry bush and semi-arid scrublands in the Horn of Africa, particularly Somalia, Ethiopia, and Kenya. Pale grey-brown plumage. Nocturnal insectivore. Named after the American explorer Donaldson Smith. Poorly known in the wild.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 26,0 cm | 10.2 in |
| Ağırlık | 29,75 g | 1.05 oz |
Tanımlama
Tuy
Small and compact; pale greyish-brown upperparts finely vermiculated blackish; narrow whitish supercilium; small white throat spot; underparts pale buff with faint barring; notably small size compared to African relatives.
Habitat & Range
Coğrafi Dağılım
Found across sub-Saharan Africa from Gabon south to South Africa. Common in woodland, forest edge, and gardens. Produces distinctive churring calls.
Diet & Feeding
Nocturnal insect hawker feeding on moths, beetles, and flying crickets; hunts in buoyant coursing flight.
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: NO.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
2
Ses
Şarkı
Soft, rapid churring; thin 'trrrr' at moderate pitch; small size produces lighter call; calls from dry African scrub at night; poorly known vocalizations
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Familya | Caprimulgidae (Nightjars) |
| Genus | Caprimulgus |
| Türler | Caprimulgus donaldsoni |
Distribution
Donaldson Smith's Nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Caprimulgidae family