Little Nightjar
- Scientific name
- Setopagis parvula
- Family
- Caprimulgidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Shrubland
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Notched
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Why it matters
The Little Nightjar is a fascinating example of nocturnal adaptation, characterized by its rounded wings and distinctively notched tail that allow for silent, agile flight while hunting insects. Though they are widespread across South America, their cryptic, mottled plumage makes them notoriously difficult to spot in the wild, earning them a special place of intrigue for bird enthusiasts and field researchers alike.
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