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Endemic to [[Costa Rica]] and [[Panama]]. | Endemic to [[Costa Rica]] and [[Panama]]. | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
| − | Monotypic. | + | Monotypic.<br /> |
| + | It has recently been suggested that this species should be transferred to the genus ''[[: Category:Antrostomus|Antrostomus]]''. | ||
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==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
Extreme upper elevations including Paramo habitat from 1500 to 1800 m. | Extreme upper elevations including Paramo habitat from 1500 to 1800 m. | ||
Revision as of 07:38, 24 April 2011
- Caprimulgus saturatus
Identification
9" (23cm) A small, dark Nighthawk. Males show white tips to outer rectrices; females are buffy. Photo is of a male.
Distribution
Endemic to Costa Rica and Panama.
Taxonomy
Monotypic.
It has recently been suggested that this species should be transferred to the genus Antrostomus.
Habitat
Extreme upper elevations including Paramo habitat from 1500 to 1800 m.
Behaviour
Active and calling at dusk, often perches about 2 metres above ground between foraging spurts.
