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Philippine Nightjar

Caprimulgus manillensis

Photo by AlbertKang
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Description:

This is the Mother of the Egg spotting :
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/406126030

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Philippine nightjar

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Comments (8)
AlbertKang
@Lenny, didn't know its difficult to see them up close, guess I was very lucky then :D
LennyWorthington
You're welcome Albert.After several trips to the Philippines I've only seen this bird in flight. Lucky man.
AlbertKang
Thanks, @Musicwolf and @Ava for the ID :)
Musicwolf
Ah, just saw Ava's post . . . that would be more helpful ;)
Musicwolf
Definitely a nightjar of some sort. I'm not familiar with Philippine birds at all, but I found the "Philippine Nightjar" which is endemic to the Philippines. Seems like it's a strong possibility for an ID.
Ava T-B
There are 3 nightjar species in your area: http://avibase.bsc-eoc.org/species.jsp?avibaseid=E4D158C45D343B5E http://avibase.bsc-eoc.org/species.jsp?avibaseid=9D246A37DB0A5B06 http://avibase.bsc-eoc.org/species.jsp?avibaseid=014F246283EE12CD

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PublishedJune 16, 2014

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