Prigogine's Nightjar

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Prigogine's Nightjar (<em>Caprimulgus prigoginei</em>) is a species of Nightjars (<em>Caprimulgidae</em>) in the order Nightjars and Allies.

Overview

Prigogine's Nightjar (Caprimulgus prigoginei) is a species of Nightjars (Caprimulgidae) in the order Nightjars and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Caprimulgus; binomial: Caprimulgus prigoginei; authority: Louette, 1990.

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Prigogine's Nightjar is a very deep branch between nighthawks and nightjars, warranting generic revision (Fjeldså pers. comm., unpublished).

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