Large-tailed Nightjar
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    Large-tailed Nightjar

    Caprimulgus macrurus

    Iconic Birds
    Least Concern

    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.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Large-tailed Nightjar. Sightings recorded in 173 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    South Asia
    Manas National ParkNortheast Frontier, India
    Rare
    Southeast Asia
    Hutan Simpanan Kekal Gunung TampinCentral Peninsular Malaysia, Malaysia
    Rare
    Hutan Simpanan Kekal JoholCentral Peninsular Malaysia, Malaysia
    Rare
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