Donaldson Smith's Nightjar
Caprimulgus donaldsoni
The Donaldson Smith's Nightjar (Caprimulgus donaldsoni) is a legendary nightjars and nighthawk found in 4 countries, weighing about 29 g. Donaldson Smith's nightjar is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae.
About the Donaldson Smith's Nightjar
Donaldson Smith's nightjar is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania. It was named in honor of the 19th-century American explorer Arthur Donaldson Smith.
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Where it lives
When to see it
The Donaldson Smith's Nightjar can be seen all year round, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Donaldson Smith's Nightjar look like?
- Donaldson Smith's nightjar is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae.
- How big is a Donaldson Smith's Nightjar?
- The Donaldson Smith's Nightjar is a small sized bird weighing about 29 g.
- Where can you see a Donaldson Smith's Nightjar?
- The Donaldson Smith's Nightjar occurs in 4 countries, including Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Somalia.
- What birds look similar to a Donaldson Smith's Nightjar?
- The Donaldson Smith's Nightjar is most easily confused with the Sombre Nightjar, the Plain Nightjar and the Sulawesi Nightjar.
- Is the Donaldson Smith's Nightjar endangered?
- The Donaldson Smith's Nightjar is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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