About the Sulawesi Nightjar
The Sulawesi nightjar is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is endemic to Indonesia, where it occurs on Sulawesi and the Sula Islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) |
| Species | Caprimulgus celebensis |
| Species Codes | sulnig1, SUNI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sulawesi Nightjar belong to?
The Sulawesi Nightjar (Caprimulgus celebensis) belongs to the Nightjars and Allies family (Caprimulgidae), in the order Caprimulgiformes.
How can I identify the Sulawesi Nightjar?
The Sulawesi nightjar is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is endemic to Indonesia, where it occurs on Sulawesi and the Sula Islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests....
Where can I report a Sulawesi Nightjar sighting?
You can log sightings of Sulawesi Nightjar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sulnig1, or on iNaturalist.
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