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Nightjar

Phalaenoptilus nuttalli

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Description:

A very rare night bird

Habitat:

Deciduous forest

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Comments (4)
MaryOhkwari
Wow, and an even greater second spotting! :) Congrats on managing to photograph this elusive bird.
Elsa
Fabulous picture! :)
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PublishedAugust 14, 2011

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