Buff-collared Nightjar
Caprimulgus ridgwayi
Perching
Length: 9 in. (23 cm )
A nocturnal species, this nightjar is related to Whip-poor-wills and similarly uses its large eyes and gaping mouth to hunt flying insects close to the ground. It is found in dry open woodlands, scrub and thorny forest edge. Spends much of its time sitting on the ground or low rocks. The nest and general biology of this species are poorly known.
The four-digit banding code is BCNI.
Male |
Mesquite bosque
Riparian / River forest
Bibliographic details:
- Article: Buff-collared Nightjar
- Author(s): Dr. Biology
- Publisher: Arizona State University School of Life Sciences Ask A Biologist
- Site name: ASU - Ask A Biologist
- Date published: 13 Jul, 2017
- Date accessed:
- Link: https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/buff-collared-nightjar
APA Style
Dr. Biology. (Thu, 07/13/2017 - 15:36). Buff-collared Nightjar. ASU - Ask A Biologist. Retrieved from https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/buff-collared-nightjar
Chicago Manual of Style
Dr. Biology. "Buff-collared Nightjar". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 Jul 2017. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/buff-collared-nightjar
MLA 2017 Style
Dr. Biology. "Buff-collared Nightjar". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 Jul 2017. ASU - Ask A Biologist, Web. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/buff-collared-nightjar
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