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A photo of a Savanna Nightjar (Caprimulgus affinis)
Savanna Nightjar

Savanna Nightjar

Caprimulgus affinis

The savanna nightjar, sometimes also allied nightjar or Franklin's nightjar, (Caprimulgus affinis) is a species of nightjar found in South and Southeast Asia. Eight subspecies are recognised: C. a. monticolus, C. a. amoyensis, C. a. stictomus, C. a. affinis, C. a. timorensis, C. a. griseatus, C. a. mindanensis and C. a. propinquus. Its habitat is open forest and areas with scrub. Its length is about 25 cm. The upperparts are brownish-grey and vermiculated, with pale brown speckles. The underparts are brown, with bars. The savanna nightjar is nocturnal and is recognizable by its characteristic loud chirping calls, mainly given in flight during the evening. The IUCN Red List has assessed the species to be of least concern because it has a large range and its population trend is stable.
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Monday 21 Aug 2023 - 3:37pm
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Roelof van der Breggen
Monday 21 Aug 2023 - 3:29pm
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Roelof van der Breggen
Friday 18 Aug 2023 - 1:18pm
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Roelof van der Breggen
Thursday 17 Aug 2023 - 12:31pm
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