Rufous-cheeked Nightjar vs Antillean Nighthawk
Caprimulgus rufigena 对比 Chordeiles gundlachii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Rufous-cheeked Nightjar | Antillean Nighthawk |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Caprimulgus rufigena | Chordeiles gundlachii |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 科 | Caprimulgidae | Caprimulgidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | 32.1 cm (12.6 in) | 34.2 cm (13.5 in) |
| 体重 | 54.68333333333334 g (1.93 oz) | 56.05 g (1.98 oz) |
| 食性 | Nocturnal aerial insectivore; catches moths, crickets, and beetles in sustained low-altitude hunting flights. | Catches flying insects in aerial sallies over Caribbean open country and coastal scrub at dusk. |
| 产卵数 | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Rufous-cheeked Nightjar
Rapid churring trill interspersed with 'chook' notes; churring 'rrr-chook-rrr-chook' pattern; calls from southern African woodland at night; distinctive interrupted rhythm
Antillean Nighthawk
Distinctive 'kill-and-dee-dick' or 'killydee'; buzzy nasal call audible overhead; faster and shorter phrasing than Common Nighthawk; Caribbean accent clear
Geographic Range & Migration
Rufous-cheeked Nightjar
Breeds in southern Africa from Namibia to South Africa. Partially migratory, moving north in austral winter. Found in dry woodland and savanna.
Antillean Nighthawk
Breeds in the Caribbean (Bahamas, Cuba, Cayman Islands, Jamaica) and Florida Keys; partially migratory within the Caribbean region.
保护状况
Rufous-cheeked Nightjar
Antillean Nighthawk
How to Tell Them Apart
Rufous-cheeked Nightjar
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.
Antillean Nighthawk
Brown and buff mottled above with dark brown streaking; white throat patch in male; barred buff-white underparts; white wing bar across primaries; white tail band in male; female has buff …
About These Birds
Rufous-cheeked Nightjar
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。
Antillean Nighthawk
安的列斯夜鹰(Chordeiles gundlachii)是一种体重约56克的夜鹰科鸟类，栖息于加勒比海的开阔灌木丛、稀树草原和沿海地区，包括巴哈马和古巴，在北美洲越冬。体色棕褐色，具白色翅斑。以飞行中的昆虫为食。