Scissor-tailed Nightjar
Scissor-tailed Nightjar · BirdGacha
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Illustration · not to scale
- Body length
- 25–30 cm
- Body Mass
- 58.5 g
- Diet
- Invertebrates
- Migration
- Partially migratory
⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale
Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 96).
Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 60).
* 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
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
- Hydropsalis torquata torquata
s Suriname, Brazil and e Peru
- Hydropsalis torquata furcifer
s Peru to s Brazil and c Argentina
Frequently asked questions
What is its scientific name?
Hydropsalis torquata
Which family does it belong to?
Nightjars (Caprimulgidae)
Where is it found?
South America: Amazonia and Southern Peru to Southern Brazil and Central Argentina
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 ↗ · eneaschr · CC BY-NC
