Nubian Nightjar
Caprimulgus nubicus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="caprimulgus-nubicus"></birdfyi-bird>Giới Thiệu
A small nightjar (20-22 cm) restricted to arid scrublands of the Horn of Africa and Arabian Peninsula. Pale sandy-brown plumage with fine dark markings. Nocturnal insectivore, hawking insects low over the ground. Classified as Near Threatened due to limited range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 29,6 cm | 11.7 in |
| Khối Lượng | 54,8 g | 1.93 oz |
Nhận Dạng
Bộ Lông
Richly patterned rufous-buff and dark brown upperparts; prominent tawny-orange nuchal collar; white throat patch; males have white spots on primary tips; overall warmer tones than most African nightjars.
Habitat & Range
Phạm Vi Địa Lý
Found in a disjunct range across the Middle East and northeastern Africa including Israel, Egypt, Sudan, and Somalia. Resident in rocky desert.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on flying insects at night, mainly moths and beetles, by coursing low over open savanna and shrubland.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: NO.
Số Trứng
1-2
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Rapid, churring trill; nasal 'churr-churr' at medium pace; calls from arid African scrub and rocky desert at night; alarm a sharp 'chek'; calls mostly near water
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Họ | Caprimulgidae (Nightjars) |
| Genus | Caprimulgus |
| Loài | Caprimulgus nubicus |
Distribution
Nubian Nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.
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