Star-spotted Nightjar

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Star-spotted Nightjar (<em>Caprimulgus stellatus</em>) is a species of Nightjars (<em>Caprimulgidae</em>) in the order Nightjars and Allies.

Overview

Star-spotted Nightjar (Caprimulgus stellatus) is a species of Nightjars (Caprimulgidae) in the order Nightjars and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Caprimulgus; binomial: Caprimulgus stellatus; authority: Blundell & Lovat, 1899.

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Treat as monotypic; includes simplex (Cleere 2010; Holyoak 1999a).

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