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Large-tailed Nightjar
Caprimulgus macrurus
1.44537, 103.73
Field Notes
Description:
Nightjars are medium-sized nocturnal or crepuscular birds with long wings, short legs and very short bills. They are sometimes referred to as goatsuckers from the mistaken belief that they suck milk from goats (the Latin for goatsucker is Caprimulgus). Some New World species are named as nighthawks. Nightjars usually nest on the ground.
Notes:
These are in RED CONSERVATION STATUS now.
Taken at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Singapore,2008. It's a well-camouflaged bird in the day that lies among the dead leaves to rest.
Thanks to my friend Jerry that suddenly saw this bird when we walked along the mangrove-walk.
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PublishedDecember 24, 2011
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