European nightjar
Caprimulgus europaeus
Fun Fact: European nightjars can be observed mainly in trees at night in a woodland and savannah type habitat, including mopane and acacia trees, watercourses, gardens and plantations.
Introduction: European nightjars (Caprimulgus europaeus) can be observed mainly in trees at night in a woodland and savannah type habitat, including mopane and acacia trees, watercourses, gardens and plantations. They occasionally roost on the ground but usually in trees, perching sideways on a branch.
Distribution: Scattered populations in northern Namibia including Etosha National Park, Caprivi and Windhoek.
Diet: Beetles and other flying insects. Hunts on the ground as well for insects usually attracted to dung.
Description: Similar to rufous-cheeked nightjar. Usually silent.
Breeding: European nightjars are extralimital and therefore non-breeders in Namibia.
Size: 27cm.
Weight: 67g
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