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Andaman Nightjar
Caprimulgus andamanicus
Andaman Nightjar (Caprimulgus andamanicus) — Nightjars & Allies of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Andaman Nightjar (Caprimulgus andamanicus) is a member of the Caprimulgidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 66.2 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Caprimulgiformes
- Family Caprimulgidae Nightjars
- Genus Caprimulgus
- Species andamanicus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 66.2 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Caprimulgidae
- Order
- Caprimulgiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Andaman Nightjar is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open woodland, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Andaman Nightjar is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Andaman Nightjar (Caprimulgus andamanicus) is a species of bird in the Caprimulgidae family, part of the order Caprimulgiformes. It occurs naturally across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Andaman Is.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 66.2 g, with a wing length of about 18.2 cm and a tail of around 12 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 6,736 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Andaman Nightjar?
The Andaman Nightjar is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 66.2 g.
Where does the Andaman Nightjar live?
The Andaman Nightjar is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Andaman Is, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Andaman Nightjar belong to?
The Andaman Nightjar (Caprimulgus andamanicus) belongs to the Caprimulgidae family, in the order Caprimulgiformes.
What does the Andaman Nightjar eat?
The Andaman Nightjar is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Andaman Nightjar migrate?
The Andaman Nightjar is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Andaman Nightjar endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Andaman Nightjar make?
1 real field recording of the Andaman Nightjar — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Andaman Nightjar's range?
The Andaman Nightjar has a mapped global range of about 6,736 km².
Conservation
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