About the Donaldson Smith's Nightjar
Donaldson Smith's nightjar is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania. It was named in honor of the 19th-century American explorer Arthur Donaldson Smith.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) |
| Species | Caprimulgus donaldsoni |
| Species Codes | dosnig1, DSNI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Donaldson Smith's Nightjar belong to?
The Donaldson Smith's Nightjar (Caprimulgus donaldsoni) belongs to the Nightjars and Allies family (Caprimulgidae), in the order Caprimulgiformes.
How can I identify the Donaldson Smith's Nightjar?
Donaldson Smith's nightjar is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania. It was named in honor of the 19th-century American explorer Arthur Donaldson Smith....
Where can I report a Donaldson Smith's Nightjar sighting?
You can log sightings of Donaldson Smith's Nightjar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dosnig1, or on iNaturalist.
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