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Gabon Nightjar

Scotornis (Caprimulgus) fossii

Photo by Mel11
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Well camouflaged and only seen as I was lucky enough to see it fly in to settle down.

Habitat:

Seen in a small clearing on the edge of a bit of sparse woodland

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PublishedJanuary 27, 2019

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