About the Nubian Nightjar
The Nubian nightjar is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in salt marshes of Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Israel, Kenya, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) |
| Species | Caprimulgus nubicus |
| Species Codes | nubnig1, NUNI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Nubian Nightjar belong to?
The Nubian Nightjar (Caprimulgus nubicus) belongs to the Nightjars and Allies family (Caprimulgidae), in the order Caprimulgiformes.
How can I identify the Nubian Nightjar?
The Nubian nightjar is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in salt marshes of Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Israel, Kenya, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen....
Where can I report a Nubian Nightjar sighting?
You can log sightings of Nubian Nightjar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code nubnig1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Caprimulgiformes
Order
98
Species in Family
36
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