About the Jungle Nightjar
The jungle nightjar is a species of nightjar found in the Indian subcontinent. It is found mainly on the edge of forests where it is seen or heard at dusk. The taxonomy of this and related nightjars is complex and a range of treatments have been followed that cover this and several other nightjars in the Asian region. It was formerly called the grey nightjar or Indian jungle nightjar and sometimes included the East Asian grey nightjar as a subspecies.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) |
| Species | Caprimulgus indicus |
| Species Codes | grynig2, JUNI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Jungle Nightjar belong to?
The Jungle Nightjar (Caprimulgus indicus) belongs to the Nightjars and Allies family (Caprimulgidae), in the order Caprimulgiformes.
How can I identify the Jungle Nightjar?
The jungle nightjar is a species of nightjar found in the Indian subcontinent. It is found mainly on the edge of forests where it is seen or heard at dusk. The taxonomy of this and related nightjars is complex and a range of treatments have been followed that cover this and several other nightjars i...
Where can I report a Jungle Nightjar sighting?
You can log sightings of Jungle Nightjar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grynig2, or on iNaturalist.
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