Eurasian (European) Nightjar
Caprimulgus europaeus
Caprimulgus europaeus
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Eurasian (European) Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus |
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The European or Eurasian nightjar is a common palearctic migrant from October to April. The upper bird was seen near Arusha, courtesy of Gina Kirkpatrick; the 2nd row, near Mererani, courtesy of Per Holmen. The 3rd row photo was taken at Malagarasi; the 4th row bird was seen in Arusha NP, courtesy of Colin Beale. The bird in the 5th and left 6th row photos was netted in the Udzungwa Mountains, courtesy of Dr. Louis A. Hansen; and the right lower bird, Arusha NP, courtesy of Isaac Kilusu. |
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