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Indian Nightjar

Caprimulgus asiaticus · Species of bird
Order
Caprimulgiformes
Codes
indnig1, INNI

About the Indian Nightjar

The Indian nightjar is a small nightjar which is a resident breeder in open lands across South Asia and Southeast Asia. Like most nightjars it is crepuscular and is best detected from its characteristic calls at dawn and dusk that have been likened to a stone skipping on a frozen lake - a series of clicks that become shorter and more rapid. They are sometimes spotted on roads when their eyes gleam red in the spotlight of a vehicle. There is considerable plumage variation across its range and can be hard to differentiate from other nightjars in the region especially in the field.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderCaprimulgiformes
FamilyNightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae)
SpeciesCaprimulgus asiaticus
Species Codesindnig1, INNI

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Indian Nightjar belong to?

The Indian Nightjar (Caprimulgus asiaticus) belongs to the Nightjars and Allies family (Caprimulgidae), in the order Caprimulgiformes.

How can I identify the Indian Nightjar?

The Indian nightjar is a small nightjar which is a resident breeder in open lands across South Asia and Southeast Asia. Like most nightjars it is crepuscular and is best detected from its characteristic calls at dawn and dusk that have been likened to a stone skipping on a frozen lake - a series of ...

Where can I report a Indian Nightjar sighting?

You can log sightings of Indian Nightjar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code indnig1, or on iNaturalist.