About the Slender-tailed Nightjar
The slender-tailed nightjar is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in parts of eastern and central Africa, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) |
| Species | Caprimulgus clarus |
| Species Codes | sltnig1, STNI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Slender-tailed Nightjar belong to?
The Slender-tailed Nightjar (Caprimulgus clarus) belongs to the Nightjars and Allies family (Caprimulgidae), in the order Caprimulgiformes.
How can I identify the Slender-tailed Nightjar?
The slender-tailed nightjar is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in parts of eastern and central Africa, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda....
Where can I report a Slender-tailed Nightjar sighting?
You can log sightings of Slender-tailed Nightjar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sltnig1, or on iNaturalist.
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