Philippine Nightjar (Caprimulgus manillensis)
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Philippine Nightjar

Caprimulgus manillensis Walden, 1875

70 gWeight

The Philippine nightjar (Caprimulgus manillensis) is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae.

Busiest months: March · Most records: Philippines

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: March · Most records: Philippines

Philippine Nightjar has been recorded at 34 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park – Del Monte LodgePhilippines178 records
  2. La Mesa Eco Park, Quezon CityPhilippines134 records
  3. UP Diliman – CampusPhilippines120 records
More places
  1. Bislig lowlands – Old AirportPhilippines111 records
  2. Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park – Mid-level TrailsPhilippines85 records
  3. Raja Sikatuna National ParkPhilippines70 records
  4. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 42Philippines68 records
  5. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 4Philippines65 records
  6. Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park – SumilaoPhilippines61 records
  7. Mt. Tagubud, New BataanPhilippines61 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Philippines

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Philippine nightjar (Caprimulgus manillensis) is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its local names are kandarapa (Tagalog) and tagolilong (Cebuano).

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Questions

How big is the Philippine Nightjar?

The Philippine Nightjar weighs around 70 g.

Where does the Philippine Nightjar live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Philippines (except Palawan group). It is most often recorded in Philippines.

When is the best time to see the Philippine Nightjar?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Philippine Nightjar endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Philippine Nightjar as Least Concern.

What does the Philippine Nightjar eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Philippine Nightjar in?

It belongs to the family Nightjars (Caprimulgidae), order Caprimulgiformes.

At a glance

Weight
70 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Feeds in the air
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
170 mm
Tail
120 mm
Bill
19 mm
Tarsus
16 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Oriental: Philippines (except Palawan group)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Nightjars Caprimulgidae
Genus
Caprimulgus

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Philippine Nightjar

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