Nightjars

Scientific Name

Family: Caprimulgidae

Range

8 species across India

Habitat Type

Semi-arid areas, scrublands to topical and subtroical forests, and Himalayan foothills

Threats

Habitat loss

Did You Know

These nocturnal birds, lay eggs on bare ground

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Dancing in the Dark: Nightjars of India Read

After Dark: The Nightlife of the Nocturnal Nightjar

After Dark: The Nightlife of the Nocturnal Nightjar

Masters of Disguise: Indian Nightjar

Masters of Disguise: Indian Nightjar

Nightjars: Facts, Habitat, Threats

Nightjars: Facts, Habitat, Threats

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