About the Sykes's Nightjar
The Sykes's nightjar, Sykes' nightjar, Sind nightjar or Sindh nightjar is a nightjar species found in northwestern South Asia. This species has a large range with stable population size and therefore has been listed as "Least Concern" with no prediction of substantial human influence on their habitats in the near future.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) |
| Species | Caprimulgus mahrattensis |
| Species Codes | syknig1, SYNI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sykes's Nightjar belong to?
The Sykes's Nightjar (Caprimulgus mahrattensis) belongs to the Nightjars and Allies family (Caprimulgidae), in the order Caprimulgiformes.
How can I identify the Sykes's Nightjar?
The Sykes's nightjar, Sykes' nightjar, Sind nightjar or Sindh nightjar is a nightjar species found in northwestern South Asia. This species has a large range with stable population size and therefore has been listed as \"Least Concern\" with no prediction of substantial human influence on their habita...
Where can I report a Sykes's Nightjar sighting?
You can log sightings of Sykes's Nightjar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code syknig1, or on iNaturalist.
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