Large-tailed Nightjar
- Scientific name
- Caprimulgus macrurus
- Family
- Caprimulgidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Shrubland
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Rounded
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Why it matters
The Large-tailed Nightjar is a fascinating nocturnal bird known for its distinctive, rhythmic "tuck-tuck-tuck" call that often echoes through tropical forests and gardens at night. Its broad, rounded wings and expertly camouflaged plumage allow it to remain nearly invisible against the forest floor during the day, embodying the elusive and specialized nature of the Caprimulgidae family.
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