Savanna Nightjar
Caprimulgus affinis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="caprimulgus-affinis"></birdfyi-bird>The Savanna Nightjar (Caprimulgus affinis) is a bird species in the family Caprimulgidae (nightjars), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31.9 cm and a weight of 74.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Giới Thiệu
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 31,9 cm | 12.6 in |
| Khối Lượng | 74,16666666666667 g | 2.62 oz |
Nhận Dạng
Bộ Lông
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
Phạm Vi Địa Lý
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.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: NO.
Số Trứng
1-2
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Loud, churring 'chwerrr'; resonant trill from South and Southeast Asian open habitats; calls from bare ground and burnt areas; very common nocturnal sound
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Họ | Caprimulgidae (Nightjars) |
| Genus | Caprimulgus |
| Loài | Caprimulgus affinis |
Distribution
Savanna Nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Caprimulgidae family