Montane Nightjar
A species of Old World Nightjars, Also known as Mountain Nightjar Scientific name : Caprimulgus poliocephalus Genus : Old World Nightjars
Montane Nightjar, A species of Old World Nightjars
Also known as:
Mountain Nightjar
Botanical name: Caprimulgus poliocephalus
Genus: Old World Nightjars
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Description General Info
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Description
The montane nightjar is a rather dark nightjar growing to a length of about 23 cm (9.1 in). It has somewhat tawny, blackish or chocolate brown dappled plumage. The male has white spots on its four main primaries and the outer edge of the tail is white. The female has buff-coloured spots on its primaries and less white on the tail. The call is a nasal ank-ank-ank, often followed by a high-pitched whistle piiiyu-pirrr, the first syllable descending and then rising, and the second syllable tremulous and descending. 
Size
24 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Habitat
The montane Nightjar inhabits a variety of montane woodlands and forests, including areas with diverse tree species such as Hagenia, Arundinaria, Podocarpus, olive, pine, juniper, and bamboo. Beyond dense forests, it can also be found in more open environments like scrublands, bracken-covered ridges, and even well-wooded suburban gardens. The species shows a preference for areas with a mix of grassland and wooded regions, as well as rocky hillsides with specific flora like Eucalyptus and Acacia mearnsii.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Distribution Area
The montane nightjar is native to Central and Eastern Africa. Its range includes Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. It occurs at altitudes between about 1,000 and 3,350 m (3,300 and 11,000 ft). Like other nightjars, it is nocturnal, feeding on moths and other large insects. It is mostly a forest bird, but is also found in plantations, cultivated areas near forests, and in well-wooded urban areas.
Species Status
The montane nightjar is a common species with a very wide range. No special threats have been identified and the population trend is thought to be stable. For these reasons, the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern".
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Nightjars and Relatives Family
Nightjars and nighthawks Genus
Old World Nightjars Species
Montane Nightjar 
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