Yucatan Poorwill
A species of Neotropical poorwills Scientific name : Nyctiphrynus yucatanicus Genus : Neotropical poorwills
Yucatan Poorwill, A species of Neotropical poorwills
Botanical name: Nyctiphrynus yucatanicus
Genus: Neotropical poorwills
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Description
The Yucatan poorwill (Nyctiphrynus yucatanicus) is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in the entire Yucatán Peninsula region except on the north coast, in a 50 km wide coastal strip that extends 700 km; the species ranges to south-central Belize, northeasternmost Guatemala, and southern regions Mexico. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. 
Size
22 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Yucatan Poorwill predominantly consumes insects, employing nocturnal foraging strategies. It exhibits unique dietary preferences by selectively hunting night-active invertebrates, caterpillars, and beetles along with occasional flying prey.
Habitat
Yucatan Poorwill is typically found in habitats ranging from tropical deciduous forests to humid and semihumid woodlands. These birds also inhabit scrublands and areas at the edge of forests, often in regions characterized by warm climates. Their preferred environments are a mix of dense vegetation and open spaces that provide ample coverage for nesting and foraging.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Nightjars and Relatives Family
Nightjars and nighthawks Genus
Neotropical poorwills Species
Yucatan Poorwill 
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