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Tawny-collared Nightjar
- Scientific name
- Antrostomus salvini
- Family
- Caprimulgidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Shrubland
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Rounded
Where it came from
The Tawny-collared Nightjar, or Antrostomus salvini, is a bird species primarily native to northeastern Mexico. It was scientifically documented in the 19th century, gaining its specific epithet in honor of Osbert Salvin, a prominent English naturalist and herpetologist known for his extensive contributions to the study of Central American fauna, particularly through his work on the Biologia Centrali-Americana.
The bird is recognized for its specialized morphology, featuring broad wings and a distinctively rounded tail that facilitate its nocturnal hunting patterns. As a member of the Caprimulgidae family, its design—shaped by evolutionary pressures—is characterized by cryptic plumage that provides essential camouflage against the forest floor and tree bark, allowing it to remain inconspicuous while resting during the daylight hours.
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