About the Pennant-winged Nightjar
The pennant-winged nightjar is a species of nightjar that occurs from Nigeria to northern South Africa. It is an intra-African migrant and displays remarkable sexual dimorphism in the breeding season.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) |
| Species | Caprimulgus vexillarius |
| Species Codes | pewnig1, PWNI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pennant-winged Nightjar belong to?
The Pennant-winged Nightjar (Caprimulgus vexillarius) belongs to the Nightjars and Allies family (Caprimulgidae), in the order Caprimulgiformes.
How can I identify the Pennant-winged Nightjar?
The pennant-winged nightjar is a species of nightjar that occurs from Nigeria to northern South Africa. It is an intra-African migrant and displays remarkable sexual dimorphism in the breeding season....
Where can I report a Pennant-winged Nightjar sighting?
You can log sightings of Pennant-winged Nightjar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pewnig1, or on iNaturalist.
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