- Nyctidromus albicollis
The male (top photo) has a broad white band across the outermost primaries which is especially evident when flying. It also has white along the sides of the tail. These are lacking in the female (bottom photo).
Photographed: Linhares, Esprito Santo, Brazil.
Identification
22–28cm long. Male white band near wing tips, white outer tail feathers. Female - narrower wing band. Long tail, rounded wings. Buff eyering and facial stripe.
Distribution
Taxonomy
It is the only bird in the genus Nyctidromus.
Habitat
Woodland habitats, preferably forest, but also scrub and cultivation.
Behaviour
2 pinkish eggs are laid on bare ground or leaf litter.
Nocturnal.
Diet includes insects caught in flight or foraging.
