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Chirruping Nightjar
Caprimulgus griseatus Walden, 1875
The chirruping nightjar or kayumanggi nightjar (Caprimulgus griseatus) is a species of nightjar found in the Philippines.
Where and when it's recorded
No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.
About
The chirruping nightjar or kayumanggi nightjar (Caprimulgus griseatus) is a species of nightjar found in the Philippines. This species was formerly conspecific with the Savanna nightjar but was designated as its own distinct species due to its difference in calls.
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Questions
Where does the Chirruping Nightjar live?
Its breeding range: Oriental: Philippines.
What family is the Chirruping Nightjar in?
It belongs to the family Nightjars (Caprimulgidae), order Caprimulgiformes.
Range
Oriental: Philippines
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Caprimulgiformes
- Family
- Nightjars Caprimulgidae
- Genus
- Caprimulgus
Other birds in the genus Caprimulgus
Red-necked NightjarCaprimulgus ruficollis
Jungle NightjarCaprimulgus indicus
Grey NightjarCaprimulgus jotaka
Palau NightjarCaprimulgus phalaena
European NightjarCaprimulgus europaeus
Sombre NightjarCaprimulgus fraenatus
Rufous-cheeked NightjarCaprimulgus rufigena
Egyptian NightjarCaprimulgus aegyptius
Sykes's NightjarCaprimulgus mahrattensis
Nubian NightjarCaprimulgus nubicus
Golden NightjarCaprimulgus eximius
Jerdon's NightjarCaprimulgus atripennis
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