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Rufous-cheeked Nightjar

Caprimulgus rufigena

Least Concern

翼展

32.1 cm

体重

54.68333333333334 g

科

Caprimulgidae

目

Caprimulgiformes

关于

棕颊夜鹰，体长23–25厘米，有棕色颊斑，分布于东非和南非干旱稀树草原和灌丛，为非洲内部迁徙鸟类。

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
翼展	32.1 cm	12.6 in
体重	54.68333333333334 g	1.93 oz

识别

羽毛

Cryptic brown-grey upperparts with bold black streaks; distinctive warm rufous-cinnamon cheek patch; white throat patch; males show white outer tail corners absent in females.

Habitat & Range

🏜️ Desert

分布范围

Breeds in southern Africa from Namibia to South Africa. Partially migratory, moving north in austral winter. Found in dry woodland and savanna.

Diet & Feeding

Nocturnal aerial insectivore; catches moths, crickets, and beetles in sustained low-altitude hunting flights.

保护状况

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: NO. Incubation: 15-17 days. Fledging: 18-20 days.

产卵数

1-2

声音

鸣唱

Rapid churring trill interspersed with 'chook' notes; churring 'rrr-chook-rrr-chook' pattern; calls from southern African woodland at night; distinctive interrupted rhythm

分类学

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
目	Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
科	Caprimulgidae (Nightjars)
Genus	Caprimulgus
物种	Caprimulgus rufigena

Distribution

Rufous-cheeked Nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.

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出现 Not recorded

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🇳🇴 Norway

External Databases

常见问题

What does the Rufous-cheeked Nightjar eat?

Nocturnal aerial insectivore; catches moths, crickets, and beetles in sustained low-altitude hunting flights.

Where does the Rufous-cheeked Nightjar live?

Breeds in southern Africa from Namibia to South Africa. Partially migratory, moving north in austral winter. Found in dry woodland and savanna.

Is the Rufous-cheeked Nightjar endangered?

The Rufous-cheeked Nightjar has a conservation status of Least Concern.

How does the Rufous-cheeked Nightjar nest?

Nest type: NO. Incubation: 15-17 days. Fledging: 18-20 days.

What does the Rufous-cheeked Nightjar sound like?

Rapid churring trill interspersed with 'chook' notes; churring 'rrr-chook-rrr-chook' pattern; calls from southern African woodland at night; distinctive interrupted rhythm

How big is the Rufous-cheeked Nightjar?

The Rufous-cheeked Nightjar has a wingspan of 32.1 cm, weight of 54.68333333333334 g.

What order and family does the Rufous-cheeked Nightjar belong to?

The Rufous-cheeked Nightjar (Caprimulgus rufigena) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Caprimulgidae.