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Philippine nightjar

Caprimulgus manillensis

Photo by AlbertTamayo
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Field Notes

Description:

The Philippine nightjar (Caprimulgus manillensis) is a species of nightjar in the Caprimulgidae family. It is endemic to the Philippines.

Habitat:

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical mangrove forests, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Notes:

Taken at the Faculty Center building, inside the University of the Philippines campus, Diliman, Quezon City.

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