5,045 observationsLeast Concern
Eurasian Nightjar
Caprimulgus europaeus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Caprimulgiformes ›Family: Caprimulgidae ›Genus: Caprimulgus
About
The European nightjar, Eurasian nightjar or just nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus) is a crepuscular and nocturnal bird in the nightjar family that breeds across most of Europe and temperate Asia. The Latin generic name refers to the old myth that the nocturnal nightjar suckled goats, causing them to cease to give milk. The six subspecies differ clinally, the birds becoming smaller and paler towards the east of the range. All populations are migratory, wintering in sub-Saharan Africa....
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Eurasian Nightjar is Caprimulgus europaeus.
- The Eurasian Nightjar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Eurasian Nightjar belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Eurasian Nightjar belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Eurasian Nightjar belongs to the class Aves.
- Eurasian Nightjar belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes.
- Eurasian Nightjar belongs to the family Caprimulgidae.
- Eurasian Nightjar belongs to the genus Caprimulgus.