Wildlifeof China
Grey Nightjar
Nightjars, Frogmouths & Swifts
Photo: Drsssuresh1961 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Caprimulgus jotaka
Basic stats
Size
Male 25–27.8cm; female 26–27.5cm
Weight
Male 61–100g; female 82–109g
The grey nightjar measures 25–27.8cm in males and 26–27.5cm in females. Recorded male weights are 61–100g, compared with 82–109g for females. Its diagnostic song consists of hollow byuck notes delivered for two to four seconds and repeated at short intervals, helping distinguish it from the differently voiced jungle nightjar. (Wikipedia, general species account)
Quick answers
- How big is the Grey Nightjar?
- Male 25–27.8cm; female 26–27.5cm
- How much does the Grey Nightjar weigh?
- Male 61–100g; female 82–109g