About the Palau Nightjar
The Palau nightjar is a species of nightjar endemic to Palau. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the grey nightjar.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) |
| Species | Caprimulgus phalaena |
| Species Codes | palnig1, PANI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Palau Nightjar belong to?
The Palau Nightjar (Caprimulgus phalaena) belongs to the Nightjars and Allies family (Caprimulgidae), in the order Caprimulgiformes.
How can I identify the Palau Nightjar?
The Palau nightjar is a species of nightjar endemic to Palau. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the grey nightjar....
Where can I report a Palau Nightjar sighting?
You can log sightings of Palau Nightjar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code palnig1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Caprimulgiformes
Order
98
Species in Family
1
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