Salvadori's Nightjar
NameSalvadori's Nightjar
Common NameSalvadori's Nightjar
Scientific NameCaprimulgus pulchellus
FamilyCaprimulgidae
Wingspan (cm)48
Length (cm)23
Weight (g)65
Plumage DetailsIntricately mottled brown, black, rufous, and buff, with white spots or streaks on the underparts and wings, providing excellent camouflage against leaf litter and rocks. Males may have more prominent white markings on the throat and tail corners.
Vocalization / CallDescribed as a series of soft, whistled notes or a trilling 'churr' sound, often given at dusk or dawn.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the islands of Sumatra and Java in Indonesia.
Identifying Featurescryptic mottled brown plumage, large dark eyes, flattened head, short bill with wide gape, nocturnal activity, ground-dwelling behavior
Description
A medium-sized nocturnal bird, the Salvadori's Nightjar is expertly camouflaged with mottled brown plumage, allowing it to blend seamlessly with the forest floor during the day. It is active at night, using its large eyes and wide gape to catch flying insects.
