VulnerableLegendaryInvertebratesForestSmall · 58 g
About the Bonaparte's Nightjar
Bonaparte's nightjar, also known as the Sunda nightjar, is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is native to the islands of Sumatra, Belitung and Borneo. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Where it lives
Regular rangeRare visitor
Recorded as a rare visitor in Brunei.
When to see it
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Peak activity in July · a summer visitor species across most of its range
Easily confused with
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