The Nubian nightjar (Caprimulgus nubicus) is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in salt marshes[2] of Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Israel, Kenya, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.
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| Illustration by Henrik Grönvold of the subspecies jonesi | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Clade: | Strisores |
| Order: | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family: | Caprimulgidae |
| Genus: | Caprimulgus |
| Species: | C. nubicus
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| Binomial name | |
| Caprimulgus nubicus Lichtenstein, MHC, 1823
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Description
editThe Nubian nightjar is 20–22 cm (7.9–8.7 in) long. It is a nocturnal species, known for its large eyes and beak, which help it hunt at night. The bird resembles the Moorish nightjar, but is smaller, has a shorter tail and blunt wings compared to the Moorish nightjar. Another characteristic feature is a red-brown band over the neck. The white wing spots are not further away from the wing tips than other types of nightjars.[3]
Nesting
editLike other nightjars, the Nubian nightjar nests on the ground. Its nests are clustered in small groups of 1 to 3.[4] It is hypothesized to prefer to nest near agricultural areas for greater access to food.[4]
References
edit- ^ BirdLife International (2016). "Caprimulgus nubicus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22689912A93252462. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22689912A93252462.en. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ Wainer, Howard (2023-04-03). "Three Welcome Arrivals for 2023: 1. Florence Nightingale". CHANCE. 36 (2): 45–48. doi:10.1080/09332480.2023.2203662. ISSN 0933-2480. S2CID 258378524.
- ^ Mullarny, K.; et al. (1999). ANWB Vogelgids van Europa, Tirion, Baarn. ISBN 90-18-01212-2.
- ^ a b "Caprimulgus nubicus Lichtenstein. Nubian Nightjar. Engoulevent de Nubie.", The Birds of Africa, Academic Press Limited, 1988, doi:10.5040/9781472927002.0114, ISBN 978-1-4729-2700-2, retrieved 2023-09-08
Further reading
edit- Kirwan, Guy M. (2004). "Some remarks on the taxonomy of Nubian Nightjar Caprimulgus nubicus, with particular reference to C. n. jonesi Ogilvie-Grant & Forbes, 1899" (PDF). Bulletin of the African Bird Club. 11 (2): 117–125. doi:10.5962/p.309720. Retrieved 20 August 2010.
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