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Andaman Nightjar
- Scientific name
- Caprimulgus andamanicus
- Family
- Caprimulgidae
- Conservation status
- Near threatened
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Notched
Where it came from
The Andaman Nightjar is a species of nightjar endemic to the Andaman Islands in the Bay of Bengal. First described by Allan Octavian Hume in 1874, it belongs to the Caprimulgidae family, a group of nocturnal birds known for their cryptic plumage and insectivorous habits. Its evolutionary history is deeply tied to the isolated geography of the archipelago, which allowed it to develop distinct morphological traits separate from its mainland relatives.
The bird's design is defined by its rounded wings and notched tail, features that are well-adapted for its specific niche in the dense tropical forests of the islands. Ornithologists classify it as a bird of the forest interior, though it is frequently seen in clearings and along paths during the night. Historically, it was long considered a subspecies of the widespread Indian Nightjar, but modern taxonomic consensus recognizes it as a distinct species due to significant differences in its vocalizations and plumage patterns.
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