Pygmy Nightjar
Pygmy Nightjar · BirdGacha
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Illustration · not to scale
- Body length
- 16–20 cm
- Body Mass
- 32 g
- Diet
- Invertebrates
- Migration
- Resident
⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale
Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 84).
Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 53).
* These descriptions interpret game abilities, not measured physical strength. Generated scores use body mass, rarity and balancing rules; legacy cards retain manual values.
How to identify
Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.
Similar species
Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.
Calls & songs
A playable recording is not currently available for this species.
🌍 Range & Habitat
3 · Subspecies & regional ranges
- Nyctipolus hirundinaceus cearae
Ceará to n Bahia (ne Brazil)
- Nyctipolus hirundinaceus hirundinaceus
Piauí to Bahia and Alagoas (e Brazil)
- Nyctipolus hirundinaceus vielliardi
Espírito Santo (e Brazil)
Frequently asked questions
What is its scientific name?
Nyctipolus hirundinaceus
Which family does it belong to?
Nightjars (Caprimulgidae)
Where is it found?
South America: Northeastern & Eastern Brazil
Sources & credits
📖 Open Full Article on Wikipedia- IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗
- AVONET ↗
- Body length: Wikipedia ↗
- Bird illustration credits ↗ · huashu-bird-sticker · PolyForm-Shield-1.0.0
- Illustration reference ↗ · Karina Avila · CC BY-NC
