About the Bonaparte's Nightjar
Bonaparte's nightjar, also known as the Sunda nightjar, is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is native to the islands of Sumatra, Belitung and Borneo. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) |
| Species | Caprimulgus concretus |
| Species Codes | bonnig1, BONI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bonaparte's Nightjar belong to?
The Bonaparte's Nightjar (Caprimulgus concretus) belongs to the Nightjars and Allies family (Caprimulgidae), in the order Caprimulgiformes.
How can I identify the Bonaparte's Nightjar?
Bonaparte's nightjar, also known as the Sunda nightjar, is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is native to the islands of Sumatra, Belitung and Borneo. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss....
Where can I report a Bonaparte's Nightjar sighting?
You can log sightings of Bonaparte's Nightjar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bonnig1, or on iNaturalist.
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