Chocó Poorwill
NameChocó Poorwill
Common NameChocó Poorwill
Scientific NameNyctiphrynus rosenbergi
FamilyCaprimulgidae
Wingspan (cm)37.5
Length (cm)19.5
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsOverall dark, mottled brown and grey plumage with intricate patterns, providing excellent camouflage. It features a prominent white band across the throat and small white spots on the wings, visible even in low light.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a distinctive, whistled 'whee-o' or 'whee-oo-o', often repeated, which helps in locating it in its dense forest environment.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Chocó biogeographic region, found in humid lowland forests of western Colombia and northwestern Ecuador.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white throat band, Dark, mottled cryptic plumage, Nocturnal habits, Large eyes adapted for low light, Small white spots on wings
Description
The Chocó Poorwill is a nocturnal nightjar with cryptic plumage, allowing it to blend seamlessly into its forest habitat. It typically perches horizontally on branches during the day, becoming active at dusk to hunt flying insects.
