Sykes's Nightjar

Caprimulgus mahrattensis Sykes, 1832

20–25 cmLength57 gWeight

The Sykes's nightjar, Sykes' nightjar, Sind nightjar or Sindh nightjar (Caprimulgus mahrattensis) is a nightjar species found in northwestern South Asia.

Busiest months: December–January · Most records: India, Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Sykes's Nightjar has been recorded at 15 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Nalsarovar OutskirtsIndia40 records
Nalsarovar Bird SanctuaryIndia32 records
Padma River & CharsBangladesh28 records

More places

Viva Wetlands, VirarIndia14 records
Wamm FarmsUnited Arab Emirates8 records
Khijadiya Bird SanctuaryIndia6 records
Haleji LakePakistan5 records
Dubai Pivot FieldsUnited Arab Emirates4 records
Bhandup Pumping StationIndia3 records
Hub Dam Wildlife SanctuaryPakistan1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

India Bangladesh United Arab Emirates Pakistan

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 Sykes's nightjar, Sykes' nightjar, Sind nightjar or Sindh nightjar (Caprimulgus mahrattensis) is a nightjar species found in northwestern South Asia. This species has a large range with stable population size and therefore has been listed as "Least Concern" with no prediction of substantial human influence on their habitats in the near future.

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Questions

How big is the Sykes's Nightjar?

The Sykes's Nightjar is about 20–25 cm long and weighs around 57 g.

Where does the Sykes's Nightjar live?

Its breeding range: Palearctic: southeastern Iran, southern Afghanistan, sub-Himalayan Pakistan and far western India. It is most often recorded in India, Bangladesh and United Arab Emirates.