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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgidae

Swamp Nightjar

Caprimulgus natalensis

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
77.7 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 103

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 103).

DEF 64

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 64).

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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

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa: widespread Habitat: Forest & Woodland
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Caprimulgus natalensis accrae

    Sierra Leone to w Cameroon

  • Caprimulgus natalensis natalensis

    Mali and Sudan to Gabon and e South Africa

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Caprimulgus natalensis

Which family does it belong to?

Nightjars (Caprimulgidae)

Where is it found?

Africa: widespread

Sources & credits

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