About the Bates's Nightjar
Bates's nightjar or the forest nightjar, is a bird species of the family Caprimulgidae, native to the Congolian rainforests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) |
| Species | Caprimulgus batesi |
| Species Codes | batnig2, BANI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bates's Nightjar belong to?
The Bates's Nightjar (Caprimulgus batesi) belongs to the Nightjars and Allies family (Caprimulgidae), in the order Caprimulgiformes.
How can I identify the Bates's Nightjar?
Bates's nightjar or the forest nightjar, is a bird species of the family Caprimulgidae, native to the Congolian rainforests....
Where can I report a Bates's Nightjar sighting?
You can log sightings of Bates's Nightjar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code batnig2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Nightjars and Allies 98 species
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Quick Stats
Caprimulgiformes
Order
98
Species in Family
25
iNat Observations
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