About the Brown Nightjar
The brown nightjar is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is the only species in the genus Veles. It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Gabon, Ghana, and Liberia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) |
| Species | Veles binotatus |
| Species Codes | bronig1, BRNI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brown Nightjar belong to?
The Brown Nightjar (Veles binotatus) belongs to the Nightjars and Allies family (Caprimulgidae), in the order Caprimulgiformes.
How can I identify the Brown Nightjar?
The brown nightjar is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is the only species in the genus Veles. It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Gabon, Ghana, and Liberia....
Where can I report a Brown Nightjar sighting?
You can log sightings of Brown Nightjar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bronig1, or on iNaturalist.
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