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Oilbird

Steatornis caripensis

Classification

Class
Aves

The oilbird (Steatornis caripensis), locally known as the guácharo, is a bird species found in the northern areas of South America including the Caribbean island of Trinidad. It is the only living species in the genus Steatornis, the family Steatornithidae, and the order Steatornithiformes. Nesting in colonies in caves, oilbirds are nocturnal feeders on the fruits of the oil palm and tropical laurels.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Peru · 648Brazil · 2