Eurasian Nightjar
- Scientific name
- Caprimulgus europaeus
- Family
- Caprimulgidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Woodland
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Rounded
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Why it matters
The Eurasian Nightjar is a fascinating master of camouflage, featuring plumage that perfectly mimics the bark and leaf litter of its woodland habitat. Its broad wings and rounded tail facilitate a silent, moth-like flight, a unique adaptation that has long associated this elusive bird with folklore and mystery across its range.
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