About the Andaman Nightjar
The Andaman nightjar is a species of nightjar found in the Andaman Islands. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of the large-tailed nightjar, however the song and morphology are distinct.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) |
| Species | Caprimulgus andamanicus |
| Species Codes | andnig1, ANNI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Andaman Nightjar belong to?
The Andaman Nightjar (Caprimulgus andamanicus) belongs to the Nightjars and Allies family (Caprimulgidae), in the order Caprimulgiformes.
How can I identify the Andaman Nightjar?
The Andaman nightjar is a species of nightjar found in the Andaman Islands. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of the large-tailed nightjar, however the song and morphology are distinct....
Where can I report a Andaman Nightjar sighting?
You can log sightings of Andaman Nightjar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code andnig1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Caprimulgiformes
Order
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