Eurasian Nightjar

Caprimulgus europaeus

Least Concern

The Eurasian Nightjar is a nocturnal or crepuscular nightjar of Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia. 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

Eurasian Nightjar Range — Resident or seasonal range in Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia

Population

≈ 3M–6M

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