Swamp Nightjar (Caprimulgus natalensis)

Swamp Nightjar (Caprimulgus natalensis)

It is a fairish-sized, common nightjar characterized by bold scaly markings on its backs. A wide, dull patch occurs on the outer tail, buff in female while whitish in males.  It thrives in open and palm savannas, and wet grasslands. Like its cousins, this bird is nocturnal or crepuscular, hunting from night … Read more