About the Large-tailed Nightjar
The large-tailed nightjar is a species of nightjar known for its distinctive long, broad tail and cryptic plumage that allows it to blend into its surroundings. Found along the southern Himalayan foothills, eastern South Asia, Southeast Asia and northern Australia, its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical mangrove forest, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) |
| Species | Caprimulgus macrurus |
| Species Codes | latnig2, LTNI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Large-tailed Nightjar belong to?
The Large-tailed Nightjar (Caprimulgus macrurus) belongs to the Nightjars and Allies family (Caprimulgidae), in the order Caprimulgiformes.
How can I identify the Large-tailed Nightjar?
The large-tailed nightjar is a species of nightjar known for its distinctive long, broad tail and cryptic plumage that allows it to blend into its surroundings. Found along the southern Himalayan foothills, eastern South Asia, Southeast Asia and northern Australia, its natural habitats are subtropic...
Where can I report a Large-tailed Nightjar sighting?
You can log sightings of Large-tailed Nightjar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code latnig2, or on iNaturalist.
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