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Star-spotted Nightjar

Caprimulgus stellatus

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
30,9 cm
Khối Lượng
59,25 g
Họ
Caprimulgidae
Bộ
Caprimulgiformes

The Star-spotted Nightjar (Caprimulgus stellatus) is a bird species in the family Caprimulgidae (nightjars), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 30.9 cm and a weight of 59.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Giới Thiệu

A small nightjar (21-23 cm) found in dry, rocky semi-desert and arid bushland of the Horn of Africa and southern Arabian Peninsula. Sandy-brown plumage with star-like white spots on wing coverts. Nocturnal insectivore. Poorly studied due to remote habitat.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 30,9 cm 12.2 in
Khối Lượng 59,25 g 2.09 oz

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

Dark brown upperparts densely dotted with small buff-white stellate spots; white throat patch; underparts barred buff and dark brown; the star-like white spotting on wing coverts and back is the key distinguishing feature.

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

Churring trill; hollow 'chuck' notes interspersed with churring; calls from dry East African bush at night; similar to Donaldson Smith's but larger and louder

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Họ Caprimulgidae (Nightjars)
Genus Caprimulgus
Loài Caprimulgus stellatus

Distribution

Star-spotted Nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hiện Diện Not recorded

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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

Is the Star-spotted Nightjar endangered?
The Star-spotted Nightjar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Star-spotted Nightjar sound like?
Churring trill; hollow 'chuck' notes interspersed with churring; calls from dry East African bush at night; similar to Donaldson Smith's but larger and louder
How big is the Star-spotted Nightjar?
The Star-spotted Nightjar has a wingspan of 30.9 cm, weight of 59.25 g.
What order and family does the Star-spotted Nightjar belong to?
The Star-spotted Nightjar (Caprimulgus stellatus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Caprimulgidae.

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