Spot-tailed Nightjar
Hydropsalis maculicaudus
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A very small Caprimulgidae nightjar (~32 g) of open cerrado, llanos, and grass savanna in Central America and tropical South America. Named for white spots on the outer tail. Extremely secretive; roosts on the ground. Feeds on tiny insects at dusk and dawn. Less vocal than related species; Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 25,8 cm | 10.2 in |
| Khối Lượng | 32,125 g | 1.13 oz |
Nhận Dạng
Bộ Lông
Small; brown and buff mottled above; pale buff below with dark barring; white throat in male; distinctive white spots on rounded tail distinguishing it from similar Hydropsalis; buff throat in female.
Habitat & Range
Phạm Vi Địa Lý
Resident of open cerrado, scrub, and forest edge in interior South America from Venezuela and the Guianas south to Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay.
Diet & Feeding
Catches flying insects in nocturnal aerial pursuit over Central and South American grassland.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: NO.
Số Trứng
1-2
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Soft, rhythmic churring; gentle 'trrr-trrr' from humid grassland; calls low from ground; quieter than most nightjars; alarm a subtle 'chek'; small and inconspicuous
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Họ | Caprimulgidae (Nightjars) |
| Genus | Hydropsalis |
| Loài | Hydropsalis maculicaudus |
Distribution
Spot-tailed Nightjar has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Caprimulgidae family