Bird
Savanna Nightjar
Caprimulgus affinisThe Savanna Nightjar is a mottled nocturnal bird whose cryptic plumage conceals it on bare ground by day. At dusk it launches from open grass, rooftops, or stony clearings to catch flying insects with a broad gape.
Nocturnal BirdAerial InsectivoreGround Camouflage
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyMoths, Beetles, Flying termites
Predators
- Owls
- Snakes
- Feral cats
ThreatsLoss of open habitat, pesticide-driven insect declines, vehicles, and disturbance of ground nests
HabitatsOpen grassland, scrub, dry fields, rocky ground, airfields, and urban margins
Life spanProbably several years; detailed wild longevity records are limited
Classification
- FamilyCaprimulgidae
- SpeciesCaprimulgus affinis
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Keep to paths after dark because eggs and resting birds can be nearly invisible.
Responsible observation
- Timing: Listen and watch over open ground shortly after sunset.
- Resting: Never approach a camouflaged bird or suspected ground nest closely.
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