Rufous-cheeked Nightjar

Caprimulgus rufigena

Least Concern

The Rufous-cheeked Nightjar is a nocturnal or crepuscular nightjar of open woodland, scrub, savanna, forest edge, and dry country across the species' range. 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
Range
Rufous-cheeked Nightjar Range — Resident or seasonal range in open woodland, scrub, savanna, forest edge, and dry country across the species' range
Population
≈ Unknown
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