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Birdsong field guide

Hispaniolan Nightjar

Antrostomus ekmani

The Hispaniolan Nightjar is a medium-sized, nocturnal insectivore endemic to the island of Hispaniola, known for its exceptional camouflage and secretive habits.

What it sounds like

A rapid, staccato 'pit-it-it-it' followed by a more musical, liquid trill.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Barry Edmonston · Dominican RepublicCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

It was historically considered a subspecies of the Greater Antillean Nightjar before being elevated to full species status.
The species displays sexual dimorphism, with males possessing significantly larger white tips on the outer tail feathers than females.
It features a distinctive buffy-white collar across the lower throat that contrasts with its dark, mottled plumage.
Unlike many birds, it does not build a nest, instead laying its eggs directly on the leaf litter where they are protected by cryptic coloration.
It is a 'sit-and-wait' predator that sallies from a perch to capture large flying insects like beetles and moths during twilight.

Habitat

Montane pine forests, broadleaf woodlands, and arid limestone scrublands.

Range

Endemic to the island of Hispaniola (Dominican Republic and Haiti).

Similar & commonly confused birds

Buff-collared NightjarAntrostomus ridgwayi Chuck-will's-widowAntrostomus carolinensis Cuban NightjarAntrostomus cubanensis Dusky NightjarAntrostomus saturatus Eastern Whip-poor-willAntrostomus vociferus Mexican Whip-poor-willAntrostomus arizonae Puerto Rican NightjarAntrostomus noctitherus Puerto Rican NightjarAntrostomus noctitherus

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