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10–13 in (25–33 cm); 1.9–2.7 oz (55–78 g). Greyish brown, blackish brown, buff, and white cryptic coloration. Sexually dimorphic. | 10–13 in (25–33 cm); 1.9–2.7 oz (55–78 g). Greyish brown, blackish brown, buff, and white cryptic coloration. Sexually dimorphic. | ||
Revision as of 16:09, 13 June 2007
- Caprimulgus macrurus
Identification
10–13 in (25–33 cm); 1.9–2.7 oz (55–78 g). Greyish brown, blackish brown, buff, and white cryptic coloration. Sexually dimorphic.
Distribution
Southern Asia from northeast Pakistan to Hainan, south through East Indies to northern and eastern Australia.
Taxonomy
Habitat
Open forests, woodland, scrub, and plantations.
Behaviour
Roosts during daytime, usually on ground. Active from dusk until before dawn. Territorial song a monotonous "t-chop" repeated in long series. Hunts for insect prey using prolonged hawking flights and by shorter sallying flights from perches or ground. Unlined nest on ground with clutch of two eggs. Incubation at least mainly by female. Eggs are pale cream to dull buff with blackish brown spots. Incubation period is 21–22 days; fledging period is about three weeks. Small young have buff down.
