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Rufous Nightjar

Caprimulgus rufus

Photo by SG in CR
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10.9816, -85.278

Field Notes

Habitat:

Clearing near in a forest.

Notes:

Two of them were acting conspicuously, making quick up and down flights. I'm assuming they had a nest nearby and were trying to lure me in the other direction.

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PublishedJune 15, 2014

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