About the Freckled Nightjar
The freckled nightjar or freckled rock nightjar is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It has a wide yet patchy distribution throughout the Afrotropics.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) |
| Species | Caprimulgus tristigma |
| Species Codes | frenig1, FRNI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Freckled Nightjar belong to?
The Freckled Nightjar (Caprimulgus tristigma) belongs to the Nightjars and Allies family (Caprimulgidae), in the order Caprimulgiformes.
How can I identify the Freckled Nightjar?
The freckled nightjar or freckled rock nightjar is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It has a wide yet patchy distribution throughout the Afrotropics....
Where can I report a Freckled Nightjar sighting?
You can log sightings of Freckled Nightjar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code frenig1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Nightjars and Allies 98 species
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Quick Stats
Caprimulgiformes
Order
98
Species in Family
166
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