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Bates's Nightjar

Caprimulgus batesi · Caprimulgidae · Caprimulgiformes

Best monthsFeb · May · Augmost records
Records108in 1 country
Most seen inGabon108 records
Red ListLeast concernIUCN status
Bates's Nightjar
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About

Bates's Nightjar in brief

The bates's nightjar (Caprimulgus batesi) is a bird of the Caprimulgidae family — species of bird.

In Gabon it has 108 published records. It is strongly seasonal: records peak in February, May and August and fall to their lowest in January and April.

Its global conservation status is least concern on the IUCN Red List.

Records by month

All countries combined · the strongest months highlighted
Where & when

When to look in each country

Gabon108 records · best Aug, Feb
Map

Where it has been recorded

Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.