Pygmy Nightjar
Nyctipolus hirundinaceus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="nyctipolus-hirundinaceus"></birdfyi-bird>The Pygmy Nightjar (Nyctipolus hirundinaceus) is a bird species in the family Caprimulgidae (nightjars), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 24.8 cm and a weight of 29 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Giới Thiệu
One of the smallest Caprimulgidae nightjars (~29 g), endemic to the caatinga and cerrado of eastern Brazil. Extremely tiny; pale buff and dark cryptic plumage. Roosts on sandy or stony ground. Named for its swift, swallow-like flight. Feeds on tiny insects at dusk. Least Concern in its open dry-land habitats.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 24,8 cm | 9.8 in |
| Khối Lượng | 29,0 g | 1.02 oz |
Nhận Dạng
Bộ Lông
Tiny; brown and buff mottled above with rufous tones; pale buff below with brown barring; white throat patch in male; buff throat in female; no white wing markings; small white tail spots in male.
Habitat & Range
Phạm Vi Địa Lý
Endemic to northeastern Brazil (Bahia, Pernambuco, Piauí); resident of caatinga scrub and dry woodland; very restricted range.
Diet & Feeding
Hawks small flying insects at night over Brazilian scrub (caatinga) and open forest.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Số Trứng
1
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
High, thin churring trill; rapid 'chi-chi-chi' series; tiny for a nightjar; high-pitched reedy quality; calls from caatinga scrub at dusk; contact a thin 'tsip'
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Họ | Caprimulgidae (Nightjars) |
| Genus | Nyctipolus |
| Loài | Nyctipolus hirundinaceus |
Distribution
Pygmy Nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Caprimulgidae family