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SPECIES PROFILE
Indian Nightjar (Caprimulgus asiaticus)
Caprimulgus
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Aves
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Indian subcontinent southeast Asia
DIET
Insectivorous
HABITAT
Open scrub woodlands urban edges
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Caprimulgiformes
FAMILY
Caprimulgidae
GENUS
Caprimulgus
📋 Description
SIZE
22-25 cm long 40-60 g
COLORATION
Mottled brown grey with cryptic pattern
ADAPTATIONS
Large eyes for nocturnal hunting silent flight
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Open scrub woodlands urban edges
DIET
Insectivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Indian subcontinent southeast Asia
REPRODUCTION
Lays 2 eggs on bare ground incubated 16-18 days
DIET DETAILS
Insects caught in flight
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss light pollution
💡 Interesting Facts
1
Nocturnal Hunters: Indian Nightjars hawk with 50-gram bodies catching 15 grams of insects daily in Gujarat's scrub. Their cryptic plumage hides them at rest.
2
Twilight Fliers: These nightjars cover 2000 sq km in Rajasthan's woodlands roosting on ground. Urban lights disrupt their hunting.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Jamnagar in Gujarat
Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan
Jorbeer Conservation Reserve in Rajasthan
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round Dusk ensures visibility for spotting nightjars
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Watch Indian nightjars at dusk hawking insects in open areas
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