Hydropsalis torquata
- 28.3 × 21.7 mm (approx.)
Breeds in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay
Cream, covered with fine brown and grey squiggly lines and specks, a few grey clouds; slight gloss.
Sources of information
- Size
- Oates, E. W. & S. G. Reid 1903. Catalogue of the Collection of Birds' Eggs in the British Museum, vol. 3. London.
- Description
- Oates & Reid 1903 (BM Egg Catalogue vol 3), p. 60; supporting: Nehrkorn 1899 (Katalog der Eiersammlung).
Drawing checked against a photo: de la Peña 2025, Aves Argentinas tomo 3, p. 38. - Shape
- Drawn from the length and width, with the taper estimated from the typical eggs of its group (how these eggs are drawn).
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