Jerdon's Nightjar
- Score
- 0.6079271
- Family
- Caprimulgidae
- Tail Shape
- rounded
- Wing Shape
- broad
Why it matters
Jerdon's Nightjar is a distinctive nocturnal species primarily found in the scrublands and forests of India and Sri Lanka. Named after the naturalist Thomas Jerdon, it is prized by birders for its unique morphology, characterized by broad wings and a rounded tail that distinguish it from other regional nightjar species.
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