Fiery-necked Nightjar
- Scientific name
- Caprimulgus pectoralis
- Family
- Caprimulgidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Shrubland
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Rounded
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Why it matters
The Fiery-necked Nightjar is a captivating species known for its distinct, melancholic call, which is frequently heard across the woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa. Distinguished by its broad wings and rounded tail, this nocturnal insectivore relies on its exceptional camouflage to remain nearly invisible against the forest floor during the day.
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