Swamp Nightjar
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    Swamp Nightjar

    Caprimulgus natalensis

    Iconic Birds
    Least Concern

    Quick Facts

    Mass0.0064 kg

    Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).

    The swamp nightjar or Natal nightjar is a crepuscular and nocturnal bird in the nightjar family found in Africa.

    Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Swamp Nightjar. Sightings recorded in 6 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Central Africa
    Parc national d'Odzala-KokouaWestern Congo Basin, Republic of Congo
    Rare
    Parc National de MayumbaMayumba Coast, Gabon
    Rare
    Parc national de Conkouati-DouliCoastal Congo, Republic of Congo
    Rare
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