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==Identification==
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Large black spots ringed with pale halos on the
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scapulars, a whitish throat, and a finely
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banded tail with outer feathers tipped with
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white/  Females have a rufescent overall coloration
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of the plumage.
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==Distribution==
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Honduras
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==Taxonomy==
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==Habitat==
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Dense vegetation
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==Behaviour==
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Eggs are pinkish cinnamon in color with fine,
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chestnut spots on the larger, more rounded
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end. The shape of the egg is best described as
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“short subelliptical.”
 
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Revision as of 16:37, 2 July 2007

Nyctiphrynus ocellatus

Identification

Large black spots ringed with pale halos on the scapulars, a whitish throat, and a finely banded tail with outer feathers tipped with white/ Females have a rufescent overall coloration of the plumage.

Distribution

Honduras

Taxonomy

Habitat

Dense vegetation

Behaviour

Eggs are pinkish cinnamon in color with fine, chestnut spots on the larger, more rounded end. The shape of the egg is best described as “short subelliptical.”

External Links

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