Least ConcernRareInvertebratesWoodlandScrapeSmall · 41 g
About the Madagascar Nightjar
The Madagascar nightjar or Madagascan nightjar is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is native to Madagascar, Nosy Boraha and Aldabra. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in November · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Slender-tailed NightjarCaprimulgus clarusThe slender-tailed nightjar is a medium-sized nightjar, measuring approximately 25–28 cm in length.
Long-tailed NightjarCaprimulgus climacurusThe long-tailed nightjar ranges from about 29–43 cm in size and is sexually dimorphic.
Egyptian NightjarCaprimulgus aegyptiusThe variegated plumage is much paler than the European nightjar.
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