About the Swamp Nightjar
The swamp nightjar or Natal nightjar is a crepuscular and nocturnal bird in the nightjar family found in Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) |
| Species | Caprimulgus natalensis |
| Species Codes | swanig1, SWNI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Swamp Nightjar belong to?
The Swamp Nightjar (Caprimulgus natalensis) belongs to the Nightjars and Allies family (Caprimulgidae), in the order Caprimulgiformes.
How can I identify the Swamp Nightjar?
The swamp nightjar or Natal nightjar is a crepuscular and nocturnal bird in the nightjar family found in Africa....
Where can I report a Swamp Nightjar sighting?
You can log sightings of Swamp Nightjar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code swanig1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Nightjars and Allies 98 species
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Quick Stats
Caprimulgiformes
Order
98
Species in Family
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