Bird
Nubian Nightjar
Caprimulgus nubicus · Caprimulgidae · Caprimulgiformes
Best monthsFeb · Apr · Octmost records
Records278in 4 countries
Most seen inSaudi Arabia164 records
Red ListLeast concernIUCN status
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About
Nubian Nightjar in brief
The nubian nightjar (Caprimulgus nubicus) is a bird of the Caprimulgidae family — species of bird.
Across the 4 countries we cover it has 278 published records, most of them from Saudi Arabia, Djibouti and Jordan. It is strongly seasonal: records peak in February, April and October and fall to their lowest in January and June.
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 Arabia164 records · best Oct, Apr
Djibouti55 records · best Feb, Oct
Jordan34 records · best Apr, Mar
Yemen25 records · best Jan, Apr
Map
Where it has been recorded
Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.