The Indian Nightjar is a widespread species across the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia, known for its adaptable nature. It thrives in various open habitats, including scrublands and cultivated areas.
Where to spot
Widely distributed across the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia, thriving in open woodlands, scrub, agricultural areas, and even urban parks.
How to spot
Look for it resting on roadsides or open ground at night, especially in arid and scrubby areas. Listen for its repetitive 'chuk-chuk-chuk' or 'churr' call, which aids identification.
When to spot
Active from dusk through dawn, with its calls being a familiar sound of the night in many parts of its range.
Where to spot
Widely distributed across the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia, thriving in open woodlands, scrub, agricultural areas, and even urban parks.
How to spot
Look for it resting on roadsides or open ground at night, especially in arid and scrubby areas. Listen for its repetitive 'chuk-chuk-chuk' or 'churr' call, which aids identification.
When to spot
Active from dusk through dawn, with its calls being a familiar sound of the night in many parts of its range.
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Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
It often roosts on open ground or low branches during the day, relying entirely on its cryptic plumage for concealment, making it incredibly difficult to spot until it moves.
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