About the Itombwe Nightjar
Prigogine's nightjar or the Itombwe nightjar, is a bird species of tropical central Africa. It is known from only one specimen taken at Malenge in the Itombwe Mountains in Zaire in August 1955.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) |
| Species | Caprimulgus prigoginei |
| Species Codes | itonig1, PRNI, ITNI |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Itombwe Nightjar belong to?
The Itombwe Nightjar (Caprimulgus prigoginei) belongs to the Nightjars and Allies family (Caprimulgidae), in the order Caprimulgiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Itombwe Nightjar?
The Itombwe Nightjar is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Itombwe Nightjar?
Prigogine's nightjar or the Itombwe nightjar, is a bird species of tropical central Africa. It is known from only one specimen taken at Malenge in the Itombwe Mountains in Zaire in August 1955....
Where can I report a Itombwe Nightjar sighting?
You can log sightings of Itombwe Nightjar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code itonig1, or on iNaturalist.