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Ocellated Poorwill

A species of Neotropical poorwills
Scientific name : Nyctiphrynus ocellatus Genus : Neotropical poorwills

Ocellated Poorwill, A species of Neotropical poorwills
Botanical name: Nyctiphrynus ocellatus
Genus: Neotropical poorwills
Ocellated Poorwill (Nyctiphrynus ocellatus) Photo By christian_nunes , used under CC-BY-NC-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

The ocellated poorwill (Nyctiphrynus ocellatus) is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Paraguay, and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Size
21 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Ocellated Poorwill primarily consumes nocturnal insects like moths, beetles, and cockroaches. It forages using a sit-and-wait technique at twilight or night. Its diet is adapted for night hunting, favoring insects attracted to light such as fireflies and katydids.
Habitat
The ocellated Poorwill primarily inhabits lowland forest regions characterized by an open understory and small, shady clearings. It is also found in areas with dense secondary growth, abundant with small trees and intertwining vines. This species exhibits a preference for habitats ranging from sea level up to elevations of approximately 1350 meters. Within these environments, ocellated Poorwill can utilize a variety of sheltered microhabitats, which are essential for its foraging and nesting activities.
Dite type
Insectivorous

General Info

Feeding Habits

Bird food type
Ocellated Poorwill (Nyctiphrynus ocellatus) Ocellated Poorwill (Nyctiphrynus ocellatus) Photo By christian_nunes , used under CC-BY-NC-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
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