Donaldson Smith's Nightjar
Caprimulgus donaldsoni
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关于
唐纳森-史密斯夜鹰，体长20–22厘米，分布于非洲之角、索马里、埃塞俄比亚和肯尼亚，栖息于干旱灌丛。
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 26.0 cm | 10.2 in |
| 体重 | 29.75 g | 1.05 oz |
识别
羽毛
Small and compact; pale greyish-brown upperparts finely vermiculated blackish; narrow whitish supercilium; small white throat spot; underparts pale buff with faint barring; notably small size compared to African relatives.
Habitat & Range
分布范围
Found across sub-Saharan Africa from Gabon south to South Africa. Common in woodland, forest edge, and gardens. Produces distinctive churring calls.
Diet & Feeding
Nocturnal insect hawker feeding on moths, beetles, and flying crickets; hunts in buoyant coursing flight.
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: NO.
产卵数
2
声音
鸣唱
Soft, rapid churring; thin 'trrrr' at moderate pitch; small size produces lighter call; calls from dry African scrub at night; poorly known vocalizations
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| 科 | Caprimulgidae (Nightjars) |
| Genus | Caprimulgus |
| 物种 | Caprimulgus donaldsoni |
Distribution
Donaldson Smith's Nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.
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