Ladder-tailed Nightjar
- Score
- 1.2158542
- Family
- Caprimulgidae
- Tail Shape
- notched
- Wing Shape
- broad
Why it matters
The Ladder-tailed Nightjar is a fascinating species found along the riverbanks of the Amazon Basin, where its camouflaged plumage allows it to blend seamlessly into sandbars. It is particularly noted for its unique, notched tail and broad wings, which are perfectly adapted for the swift, aerial maneuvers it uses to hunt insects at dusk.
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