Family
Caprimulgidae
Habits
Nocturnal. Pair permanently and keep to the same small territory all year. Roost alone by day. Courtship may sometimes involve 2 or 3 pairs of birds.
Habitat
Coastal Wetlands Forest, Edge of rainforests; paperbark swamps; mangroves.
Breeding
August to January. Usually one brood per season. 2 eggs, pinkish-reddish cream. Incubation 21-22 days, mainly by female. Young are fed by both parents, and fledge at 3-4 weeks.
Parks
Kakadu National Park
Diet
Carnivore, Nocturnal flying insects.
Details
Common Name: |
Large-tailed Nightjar |
Scientific Name: |
Caprimulgus macrurus |
Sub Order: |
Unavailable |
Order: |
Caprimulgiformes |
Class: |
Aves |
Category: |
Native |
Status: |
Least Concern |
Size: |
260 - 280 mm. |
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