About the Madagascar Nightjar
The Madagascar nightjar or Madagascan nightjar is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is native to Madagascar, Nosy Boraha and Aldabra. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) |
| Species | Caprimulgus madagascariensis |
| Species Codes | madnig1, MANI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Madagascar Nightjar belong to?
The Madagascar Nightjar (Caprimulgus madagascariensis) belongs to the Nightjars and Allies family (Caprimulgidae), in the order Caprimulgiformes.
How can I identify the Madagascar Nightjar?
The Madagascar nightjar or Madagascan nightjar is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is native to Madagascar, Nosy Boraha and Aldabra. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest....
Where can I report a Madagascar Nightjar sighting?
You can log sightings of Madagascar Nightjar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code madnig1, or on iNaturalist.
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