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Madagascar Nightjar

Madagascar Nightjar

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The Madagascar Nightjar is a species endemic to Madagascar and the Comoros islands. It is a common nightjar found in a variety of wooded and open habitats across these islands.
Where to spot
Endemic to Madagascar and the Comoros islands, found in various habitats from humid forests to dry scrubland and open country.
How to spot
Listen for its calls after sunset; these are often the best way to detect its presence. Scan open areas or forest edges with a flashlight to spot it resting on the ground or low perches.
When to spot
Nocturnal, most active from dusk through early morning, when it forages for flying insects.
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File:Engoulevent malgache, Caprimulgus madagascariensis, dans la forĂȘt de Sainte-Marie, Madagascar.jpg
File:Madagascar Nightjar (Caprimulgus madagascariensis) (43569916510).jpg
File:Caprimulgus madagascariensis 2019-10-05.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Caprimulgus madagascariensis 2019-10-05 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Engoulevent malgache, Caprimulgus madagascariensis, dans la forĂȘt de Sainte-Marie, Madagascar.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Madagascar Nightjar (Caprimulgus madagascariensis) (43569916510).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Its vocalizations are a prominent and characteristic sound of the Malagasy night, with slight variations in its call reported across its widespread island range.
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