Egyptian Nightjar
Egyptian Nightjar · BirdGacha
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Illustration · not to scale
- Body Mass
- 77.3 g
- Diet
- Invertebrates
- Migration
- Migratory
⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale
Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 87).
Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 54).
* These descriptions interpret game abilities, not measured physical strength. Generated scores use body mass, rarity and balancing rules; legacy cards retain manual values.
How to identify
Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.
Similar species
Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.
Calls & songs
A playable recording is not currently available for this species.
🌍 Range & Habitat
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
- Caprimulgus aegyptius saharae
Morocco to w Egypt
- Caprimulgus aegyptius aegyptius
ne Egypt through Arabia to w China, w Pakistan and se Iran
Frequently asked questions
What is its scientific name?
Caprimulgus aegyptius
Which family does it belong to?
Nightjars (Caprimulgidae)
Where is it found?
Palearctic & Africa: Northwestern Africa to South-central Asia
Sources & credits
📖 Open Full Article on Wikipedia- IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗
- AVONET ↗
- Bird illustration credits ↗ · huashu-bird-sticker · PolyForm-Shield-1.0.0
- Illustration reference ↗ · Thijs Valkenburg · CC BY-NC
