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Oilbird
Steatornis caripensis
The Oilbird is a nocturnal, fruit-eating bird found mainly in the northern regions of South America. Notable for its echolocation abilities, it navigates through pitch-dark caves where it roosts and nests. Oilbirds have long wings, short legs, and a distinctive rufous-brown plum…
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- Oilbirds have some of the most sensitive night vision of any terrestrial animal, allowing them to see in conditions nearly as dark as a moonless night.
- Oilbirds are the only nocturnal, fruit-eating birds in the world and one of the few birds that use echolocation to navigate. Their chicks were once harvested for their high-fat content and rendered for oil, which contributed to their name.
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