Long-tailed Nightjar

The long-tailed nightjar ranges from about 29–43 cm in size and is sexually dimorphic. It has a long, graduated tail, with its size ranging from 200-304 mm in males and 156-256 mm in females. Its plumage is primarily rufous-brown to gray-brown in colour, but has pale bands (white in males, buff in females) across the forewing, as well as along the trailing edge of the flight feathers. The males can also have a white throat patch and brown bills, legs and feet. A sexually immature Long-tailed Nightjar looks more similar to a female, however its plumage tends to be paler. Voice: Relative to other nightjars, the long-tailed nightjar's call is a faster, higher-pitched, prolonged trill. During flight, especially in the process of catching prey, the long-tailed nightjar often produces a "chuck" or "chiow".