- Antrostomus saturatus
Identification
9" (23cm) A small, dark Nighthawk.
Males show white tips to outer rectrices; females are buffy.
Distribution
Central America: Endemic to Costa Rica and western Panama.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
It was formerly placed in the genus Caprimulgus.
Habitat
Extreme upper elevations including Paramo habitat from 1500 to 1800 m, semi-open habitat and open forests.
Behaviour
Active and calling at dusk, often perches about 2 metres above ground between foraging spurts.
References
- Clements, JF. 2011. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to August 2011. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019. Spreadsheet available at http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/downloadable-clements-checklist
- BF Member observations
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2025) Dusky Nightjar. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 11 May 2025 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Dusky_Nightjar
