Bates's Nightjar
- Scientific name
- Caprimulgus batesi
- Family
- Caprimulgidae
- Conservation status
- Near threatened
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Rounded
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Why it matters
Bates's Nightjar is a rare, elusive species found primarily in the dense rainforests of Central Africa. It is distinguished from other nightjars by its notably broad wings and rounded tail, features that contribute to the specialized flight patterns necessary for navigating its forest habitat.
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