About the Jerdon's Nightjar
Jerdon's nightjar is a medium-sized nightjar species native to southern India and Sri Lanka. Formerly considered as a subspecies of the long-tailed nightjar, it is best recognized by its distinctive call which sounds like a wooden plank being beaten periodically with each note ending in a quaver. The common name commemorates Thomas C. Jerdon who described the species.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) |
| Species | Caprimulgus atripennis |
| Species Codes | jernig1, JENI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Jerdon's Nightjar belong to?
The Jerdon's Nightjar (Caprimulgus atripennis) belongs to the Nightjars and Allies family (Caprimulgidae), in the order Caprimulgiformes.
How can I identify the Jerdon's Nightjar?
Jerdon's nightjar is a medium-sized nightjar species native to southern India and Sri Lanka. Formerly considered as a subspecies of the long-tailed nightjar, it is best recognized by its distinctive call which sounds like a wooden plank being beaten periodically with each note ending in a quaver. Th...
Where can I report a Jerdon's Nightjar sighting?
You can log sightings of Jerdon's Nightjar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code jernig1, or on iNaturalist.
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