Hispaniolan Nightjar
Antrostomus ekmani
The Hispaniolan Nightjar (Antrostomus ekmani) is a rare nightjars and nighthawk found in 2 countries, weighing about 64 g. The Hispaniolan nightjar is a nightjar species endemic to the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, which is shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
About the Hispaniolan Nightjar
The Hispaniolan nightjar is a nightjar species endemic to the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, which is shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
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How to identify it
The Hispaniolan nightjar is 26 to 30 cm (10 to 12 in) long. The upperparts are dark brown speckled with grayish buff, pale buff, and grayish brown, and the crown has broad black streaks. The tail is brown and the three outer pairs of feathers are broadly tipped with white (male) or buff (female). The innermost pair has grayish brown chevrons. The wings are brown with spots, bars, and mottling of lighter shades. Voice: The Hispaniolan nightjar's song is "a rather harsh, buzzy call of one syllable" that starts with a click and rises in pitch. Its apparent disturbance call is "low-pitched, brief calls, paraphrased as quat…quat…quat…".
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, November, December, with peak activity in March. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Hispaniolan Nightjar?
- The Hispaniolan nightjar is 26 to 30 cm (10 to 12 in) long. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Hispaniolan Nightjar?
- The Hispaniolan Nightjar is a medium sized bird weighing about 64 g.
- Where can you see a Hispaniolan Nightjar?
- The Hispaniolan Nightjar occurs in 2 countries, including the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
- What birds look similar to a Hispaniolan Nightjar?
- The Hispaniolan Nightjar is most easily confused with the Silky-tailed Nightjar, the Tawny-collared Nightjar and the Cuban Nightjar.
- Is the Hispaniolan Nightjar endangered?
- The Hispaniolan Nightjar is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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