Caprimulgus_andamanicus

Andaman nightjar

Andaman nightjar

Species of bird

The Andaman nightjar (Caprimulgus andamanicus) is a species of nightjar found in the Andaman Islands. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of the large-tailed nightjar, however the song and morphology are distinct.[2]

Andaman Nightjar is a nocturnal bird found in Andaman island (photo source: Dhiraj Singh)

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The species is found in most of the islands in the Andamans and calls suggest it may be possible in the Narcondam Island as well. It is said to be common in teak forest and open country with scattered trees. The call is a tyuk lacking the following tremolo that is heard in the large-tailed nightjar and more rapidly repeated.

References

  1. [1]
    BirdLife International (2016). "Caprimulgus andamanicus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22725716A94900705. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22725716A94900705.en. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  2. [2]
    Rasmussen, P. C. & J. C. Anderton (2005). Birds of South Asia. The Ripley Guide. Smithsonian Institution & Lynx Edicions
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