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Rufous Nightjar

Rufous Nightjar

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The Rufous Nightjar is a medium-sized nightjar recognized by its predominant rufous (reddish-brown) plumage and characteristic nocturnal calls.
Where to spot
Found across a broad range in Central and South America, inhabiting woodlands, savannas, and open forests from southern Mexico to northern Argentina.
How to spot
Listen for its characteristic vocalizations, often described as a series of repeated 'chuck' or 'quip' notes. Scan open areas or forest edges with a spotlight at night to spot it perched or in flight.
When to spot
Active during the night, especially at dusk and dawn, when it begins its foraging flights and vocalizations.
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File:Rufous Nightjar (Antrostomus rufus) Piraju, São Paulo, Brazil.jpg
File:JOÃO-CORTA-PAU (Antrostomus rufus) (15846824680).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Rufous Nightjar (Antrostomus rufus) Piraju, São Paulo, Brazil.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Its strong, agile flight and nocturnal hunting habits make it a highly efficient aerial insectivore, capturing a wide variety of prey on the wing.
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