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Nightjar
Caprimulgus europaeus
Also known as: Eurasian Nightjar • European Nightjar • Eurasian nightjar
Kingdom: Animalia
Nightjars are medium-sized nocturnal or crepuscular birds in the family Caprimulgidae and order Caprimulgiformes, characterised by long wings, short legs, and very short bills. Some New World species are called nighthawks. The English word nightjar originally referred to the European nightjar.
Quick Facts
Common Names:
Nightjar, Eurasian Nightjar, European Nightjar, Eurasian nightjar, European nightjar, nightjar, european nightjar, Fern-owl, Goatsucker, Vaurie's Nightjar
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References
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Distribution Statistics
10
Observations
11
Countries
Top Locations
BE
4
Αντικύθηρα, Σκαριανά, Πειραιάς, GR
1
Γαύδος, Γαύδος, Κρήτη, GR
1
Nisos Andikithira, Ποταμός, Πειραιάς, GR
1
Томск, Томская обл., Россия
1
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First: 9/25/2009 · Latest: 8/24/2025
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