About the Standard-winged Nightjar
The standard-winged nightjar is a nocturnal bird in the nightjar family. Previously placed with the pennant-winged nightjar in their own genus, Macrodipteryx, it is native to Africa and displays extreme sexual dimorphism. During the breeding season, males will grow broad ornamental flight feathers longer than their body.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) |
| Species | Caprimulgus longipennis |
| Species Codes | stwnig1, SWNI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Standard-winged Nightjar belong to?
The Standard-winged Nightjar (Caprimulgus longipennis) belongs to the Nightjars and Allies family (Caprimulgidae), in the order Caprimulgiformes.
How can I identify the Standard-winged Nightjar?
The standard-winged nightjar is a nocturnal bird in the nightjar family. Previously placed with the pennant-winged nightjar in their own genus, Macrodipteryx, it is native to Africa and displays extreme sexual dimorphism. During the breeding season, males will grow broad ornamental flight feathers l...
Where can I report a Standard-winged Nightjar sighting?
You can log sightings of Standard-winged Nightjar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code stwnig1, or on iNaturalist.
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