brown; large eyes; small bill; elongate body (South Africa; 2007-06-30)


Fiery-necked Nightjar
Caprilulgus pectoralis

Native Range: Africa

Notes: a nocturnal aerial feeder native to southeastern Africa; perches horizontally on limbs or on the ground; like all hightjars, members of this species are well-camouflaged and rarely seen during daylight hours.