Long-trained Nightjar
- Scientific name
- Hydropsalis forcipata
- Family
- Caprimulgidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Pointed
- Tail shape
- Long
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Why it matters
The long-trained nightjar, or *Hydropsalis forcipata*, is a member of the nightjar family known for the males' exceptionally elongated outer tail feathers. These specialized plumes are a hallmark of the species, often used in complex courtship displays that make them a fascinating specimen for those who study avian adaptations.
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