Philippine Nightjar

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical mangrove forests, and subtropical or tropical moist montanes.

The Philippine Nightjar is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

Philippine Nightjar Caprimulgus manillensis E 2005 Heard nightly on Mindanao (both Kitanglad & PICOP) but seen best over the Bislig airport at dusk. It was then that DR & BTM could compare it to their recollections of the following observation Jungle (Gray) Nightjar Caprimulgus indicus 2005 One repeatedly flushed from a hedgerow at the American Cemetery in Manila (Luzon). More

The Philippine Nightjar (Caprimulgus manillensis) is a species of nightjar in the Caprimulgidae family. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical mangrove forests, and subtropical or tropical moist montanes. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Caprimulgus manillensis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 24 July 2007. More

Philippine Nightjar Caprimulgus manillensis Philippine Nightjar Photographer : More

As dusk approached a Philippine Nightjar showed on an open branch next to the clearing and a short while later as graceful Great Eared Nightjars swooped overhead, a distinctive rattled called saw us scanning the sky for roding Bukidnon Woodcocks. They gave several brief views before passing right over our position, at just a few meters above head height and perfectly captured in the spotlight. More

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Philippine Nightjar Caprimulgus manillensis = Described by: Walden (1875) Alternate common name(s): None known by website authors Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors Photographs No photographs are available for this species Range Philippines; Fragmented island distribution; Luzon s. to Mindanao and the Sula Is. More

Philippine Nightjar Caprimulgus manillensis Sulawesi Nightjar Caprimulgus celebensis Donaldson-Smith's Nightjar Caprimulgus donaldsoni Black-shouldered Nightjar Caprimulgus nigriscapularis Fiery-necked Nightjar Caprimulgus pectoralis Itombwe Nightjar Caprimulgus prigoginei Montane Nightjar Caprimulgus poliocephalus Ruwenzori Nightjar Caprimulgus ruwenzorii Indian Nightjar Caprimulgus asiaticus Swamp Nightjar Caprimulgus natalensis Plain Nightjar Caprimulgus inornatus Star-spotted Nightjar Caprimulgus stellatus Savanna Nightjar Caprimulgus affinis Freckled Nightjar Caprimulgus tristigma Bonaparte's Nightjar Caprimulgus concretus More

This family of Philippine Nightjars with recently fledged young were watched at close range during our April tour...... Philippines Trip Report Philippine Nightjar - Philippine Nightjar, Philippines, Mount Kitanglad Feb 2009 © Brian R. More

* Philippine Nightjar, Caprimulgus manillensis * Swamp Nightjar, Caprimulgus natalensis * Blackish Nightjar, Caprimulgus nigrescens * Black-shouldered Nightjar, Caprimulgus nigriscapularis * Puerto Rican Nightjar, Caprimulgus noctitherus * Nubian Nightjar, Caprimulgus nubicus More

Philippine Nightjar - scope views of a calling bird perched up close on the runway. Wandering Whistling-Duck - 10 Bright-capped Cisticola - 2-3 In terms of other possible site species at PICOP we only missed the following: Mindanao Wattled Broadbill. The major dip, not for lack of trying. More

Order : Caprimulgiformes
Family : Caprimulgidae
Genus : Caprimulgus
Species : manillensis
Authority : Walden, 1875