Palau Nightjar

Caprimulgus phalaena

Least Concern

The Palau Nightjar is a nocturnal or crepuscular nightjar of Palau. 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

Palau Nightjar Range — Resident or seasonal range in Palau

Population

≈ Unknown

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