Red-necked Nightjar

Open sandy heaths with trees or bushes are the haunts of this crepuscular Nightjar. It flies at dusk, most often at sundown, with an easy, silent moth-like flight; its strong and deliberate wingbeats alternate with graceful sweeps and wheels with motionless wings.

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

Red-necked Nightjar Caprimulgus ruficollis Other Names Records Books & Links Order: Caprimulgiformes Family: Caprimulgidae BTO Codes: , RENNI EURING No: 7790 Number in Britain: Fewer than 20 records Conservation Status: More

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The Red-necked Nightjar, Caprimulgus ruficollis, is the largest nightjar which occurs in Europe. It breeds in Iberia and north Africa, and winters in tropical west Africa. It is a late migrant, seldom appearing before the end of April or beginning of May Open sandy heaths with trees or bushes are the haunts of this crepuscular Nightjar. It flies at dusk, most often at sundown, with an easy, silent moth-like flight; its strong and deliberate wingbeats alternate with graceful sweeps and wheels with motionless wings. More

Red-necked Nightjar just six feet in front of the minibus. More

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The Red-necked Nightjar is often over looked as they rest during the day and are active during twilight hours. Their presence may only be given away by their repetitive call, or they can sometimes be seen lying on quiet lanes. The cryptic plumage makes excellent use of shades of browns, grey, rust and black. The rufous collar is where it takes its common name. More

Red-necked Nightjar, Caprimulgus ruficollis Caprimulgidae (NIGHTJARS) Red-necked Nightjar, Caprimulgus ruficollis This photo was taken in: Gambia The photo was taken by: Steve Bird , Birdseekers The Gambia The birds came thick and fast and we didn More

Order : Caprimulgiformes
Family : Caprimulgidae
Genus : Caprimulgus
Species : ruficollis
Authority : Temminck, 1820