Montane Nightjar
Caprimulgus poliocephalus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="caprimulgus-poliocephalus"></birdfyi-bird>The Montane Nightjar (Caprimulgus poliocephalus) is a bird species in the family Caprimulgidae (nightjars), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31.1 cm and a weight of 47.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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山地夜鹰，体长23–24厘米，分布于东非和南非山地森林（埃塞俄比亚至南非），海拔1,500米以上。
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 31.1 cm | 12.2 in |
| 体重 | 47.050000000000004 g | 1.66 oz |
识别
羽毛
Grey-brown upperparts with fine blackish streaks; pale grey head contrasting slightly with browner back; white throat patch; underparts buff barred brown; inhabits high-altitude montane zones in East Africa.
Habitat & Range
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: NO.
产卵数
2
声音
鸣唱
Churring trill from East African highlands; repetitive 'churr-churr-churr'; slightly higher pitched than lowland species; calls from highland scrub and forest edge
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| 科 | Caprimulgidae (Nightjars) |
| Genus | Caprimulgus |
| 物种 | Caprimulgus poliocephalus |
Distribution
Montane Nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Caprimulgidae family