Andaman Nightjar

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Andaman Nightjar (<em>Caprimulgus andamanicus</em>) is a species of Nightjars (<em>Caprimulgidae</em>) in the order Nightjars and Allies.

Overview

Andaman Nightjar (Caprimulgus andamanicus) is a species of Nightjars (Caprimulgidae) in the order Nightjars and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Caprimulgus; binomial: Caprimulgus andamanicus; authority: Hume, 1873.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Caprimulgus andamanicus is split from C. macrurus (Rasmussen & Anderton 2005).

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