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2026DrawDinoDaily, Day 77, Marchosauria, 17/03/2026

Standard-winged Nightjar (Caprimulgus longipennis)

BIRB! I love how pictures of Standard-winged nightjars come with the subject either half asleep or "WHAT ARE YOU DOING IN MY HOUSE" haha! The breeding males aren't very standard in their wings though, so I don't know why that's their common name. Once per breeding season, many of the males grow one feather on each wing that is longer than their body. I think this only happen in roughly 5 out of the 39 species within the genus. Also, "longipennis" actually means "Long wings" so I REALLY don't know why they called it "standard" in English! Why are they called that!?

Cuvier’s dwarf caiman? (Paleosuchus palpebrosus)

Have you seen the Cuvier's dwarf caiman (Paleosuchus palpebrosus)?

I have now

Yes, in photos/videos

Yes, irl

I'm not sure

Voting ended onMar 23

Archosaur Art April 2025 Days 23 to 26: Hesperosuchus gracilis, Kentrosaurus aetiopicus, Machimosaurus rex and Argentavis magnificens

Notosuchus terrestris

vector illustration, 2026

4th installment of "Paleo Vector", a series of videos in YT with the illustration process and some information about the animal (It's in spanish)

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Estelle

Animal based on: Nile Crocodile Species name: Crocodylus niloticus Distribution: throughout most of the African continent, excluding northwestern Hint: Huge crocodile on E2 arts

General information:

The Nile crocodile is one of the largest crocodile species, capable of reaching lengths of up to 6.1 meters and weighing as much as 1 ton. They are generalist predators, meaning they will eat almost anything they can catch. Their most common hunting strategy is ambush—they patiently wait for the right moment to strike. They can remain motionless for hours, even days, waiting for the perfect opportunity. Nile crocodiles inhabit a wide range of freshwater environments, including rivers, lakes, marshes, and estuaries. They prefer slow-moving or still water but can also adapt to brackish environments. Although they are strongly associated with the Nile River, they are actually widespread across much of the African continent. Nile crocodiles are both solitary and social animals. While they usually hunt and live alone, they often gather in large groups near water sources, especially during the dry season when water becomes scarce. They are highly territorial and aggressive, particularly when nesting or guarding their young. Nile crocodiles are also known to have a symbiotic relationship with certain bird species, such as the Egyptian plover (Pluvianus aegyptius).