Observations on the Pauraque nightjar, Nyctidromus albicollis (Gmelin), on the roads at night

Authors

  • Victor C. Quesnel Trinidad and Tobago Field Naturalists' Club

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Pauraque Night Jar, Nyctidromus albicollis, Gmelin

Abstract

During the period 1984-1987, the author embarked on a series of observations on the Pauraque nightJar on the night roads of Talparo, Trinidad. These throw light on the birds’ preferences for feeding in a moonlight ambience.  

 

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Published

1990-06-30

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Research Papers