Nightjar

Introduction The Cayenne Nightjar (Setopagis maculosa) is one of South America’s least-known nightjars. It is currently recognised as a distinct

Introduction The Standard-winged Nightjar (Caprimulgus longipennis) is a nocturnal African nightjar noted for the extraordinary wing ornaments developed by breeding

Introduction The Philippine Nightjar, Caprimulgus manillensis, is a nocturnal nightjar endemic to the Philippines. It is typically encountered in forest,

Introduction The White-winged Nightjar (Eleothreptus candicans) is a rare nocturnal member of the nightjar family, Caprimulgidae. It is associated mainly

Introduction The Golden Nightjar (Caprimulgus eximius) is a distinctive nocturnal bird of the Sahel. Its golden-buff plumage, cryptic markings and

Introduction The European Nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus) is a crepuscular and nocturnal bird of the nightjar family, Caprimulgidae. It breeds across

Introduction The Swamp Nightjar, Caprimulgus natalensis, is a nocturnal member of the nightjar family, Caprimulgidae. It is a cryptically coloured,

Introduction The Jungle Nightjar, Caprimulgus indicus, is a cryptically coloured nocturnal bird of the Indian subcontinent. It belongs to the

Introduction The Brown Nightjar, Veles binotatus, is a poorly known nocturnal bird of the Guinean and Central African rainforests. It

Introduction The Montane Nightjar, Caprimulgus poliocephalus, is a nocturnal member of the nightjar family, Caprimulgidae. It occurs mainly in the

Introduction The Collared Nightjar (Gactornis enarratus) is a nocturnal member of the nightjar family, Caprimulgidae, and is endemic to Madagascar.

Introduction Archbold’s Nightjar (Eurostopodus archboldi) is a poorly known, nocturnal nightjar endemic to the highlands of New Guinea. It occurs