Caprimulgus madagascariensis
Caprimulgus madagascariensis
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="caprimulgus-madagascariensis"></dinofyi-dinosaur>† Caprimulgus madagascariensis is an extinct nightjar (family Caprimulgidae) known from subfossil material recovered in Madagascar. Nightjars are cryptically patterned, nocturnal insectivores that capture flying insects in aerial pursuits. This species inhabited Madagascar's forest and shrubland environments and may have been a victim of the late Holocene extinction wave that affected the island's endemic fauna following human arrival. Its remains contribute to documenting Madagascar's lost avifauna.
Diet & Feeding
Caprimulgus madagascariensis primarily fed on insects and other small invertebrates. Insectivorous dinosaurs were typically small-bodied and agile, with adaptations suited for catching small prey.
Discovery & Naming
| موقع الاكتشاف | Madagascar |
Quick Facts
| النظام الغذائي | Insectivore |
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