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Pauraque (Nyctidromus albicollis)
Pauraque (Nyctidromus albicollis)

Brasilia, DF, Brazil.

Like other members in the family Caprimulgidae, it has a very cryptic feathers pattern and looks very inconspicuous when not moving.

The species has two colour morphs, the plumage being variegated greyish-brown or rufous-brown.

Known in Brazil as "bacurau".

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Caprimulgiformes
Family: Caprimulgidae
Genus: Nyctidromus Gould, 1838
Species: N. albicollis (Gmelin, 1789)
Binomial name: Nyctidromus albicollis

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Taken on: February 20, 2021
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Camera: Canon EOS 90D, f/5.6, 1/50 sec, 400mm, ISO 400 (more info) (hide info)
Camera: Canon EOS 90D
Lens: EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
Aperture: f/5.6
Exposure Time: 0.02 sec (1/50)
Focal Length: 400mm
ISO: 400
Exposure Bias: +5/3 EV
Flash: No Flash
Exposure Program: Aperture-priority AE
Exposure Mode: Auto
Metering Mode: Multi-segment
White Balance: Auto
Color Space: sRGB
Software: Adobe Photoshop CS5 Windows
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Pauraque (Nyctidromus albicollis)

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