Large-tailed Nightjar

Caprimulgus macrurus

The large-tailed nightjar is a species of nightjar known for its distinctive long, broad tail and cryptic plumage that allows it to blend into its surroundings. Found along the southern Himalayan foothills, eastern South Asia, Southeast Asia and northern Australia, its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical mangrove forest, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.

Scientific name

Caprimulgus macrurus

Family

Nightjars and Allies

IUCN status

LC