Egyptian Nightjar

Caprimulgus aegyptius

Least Concern

The Egyptian Nightjar is a nocturnal or crepuscular nightjar of the Mediterranean, Middle East, and nearby dry mountains. It rests camouflaged by day on ground, branches, or leaf litter, then hawks moths, beetles, and other insects at dusk with a wide gape, soft flight, and repetitive calls.

Family

Caprimulgidae

Group

Nightjars

Range

Egyptian Nightjar Range — Resident or seasonal range in the Mediterranean, Middle East, and nearby dry mountains

Population

≈ Unknown

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