Bird
Abyssinian Nightjar
Caprimulgus poliocephalus · Caprimulgidae · Caprimulgiformes
Best monthsFeb–Mar · Junmost records
Records85in 1 country
Most seen inSaudi Arabia85 records
Red ListLeast concernIUCN status
About
Abyssinian Nightjar in brief
The abyssinian nightjar (Caprimulgus poliocephalus) is a bird of the Caprimulgidae family — species of bird.
In Saudi Arabia it has 85 published records. It is strongly seasonal: records peak in February, March and June and fall to their lowest in January and July.
Its global conservation status is least concern on the IUCN Red List.
Records by month
All countries combined · the strongest months highlightedJFMAMJJASOND
Where & when
When to look in each country
Saudi Arabia85 records · best Feb, Jun
Map
Where it has been recorded
Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.