About the Philippine Nightjar
The Philippine nightjar is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its local names are kandarapa (Tagalog) and tagolilong (Cebuano).
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) |
| Species | Caprimulgus manillensis |
| Species Codes | phinig1, PHNI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Philippine Nightjar belong to?
The Philippine Nightjar (Caprimulgus manillensis) belongs to the Nightjars and Allies family (Caprimulgidae), in the order Caprimulgiformes.
How can I identify the Philippine Nightjar?
The Philippine nightjar is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its local names are kandarapa (Tagalog) and tagolilong (Cebuano)....
Where can I report a Philippine Nightjar sighting?
You can log sightings of Philippine Nightjar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code phinig1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Caprimulgiformes
Order
98
Species in Family
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