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Oceania
Cloud Nightjar
Caprimulgus vociferus
About this species
Native to Oceania, the Cloud Nightjar thrives in grassland habitats and belongs to the Caprimulgidae family. It is recognised by its distinctive plumage and call.
The Cloud Nightjar is part of the order Caprimulgiformes and the Caprimulgidae family. Its preferred habitat is grassland, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Near Threatened, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of Oceania.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Caprimulgidae family and Caprimulgiformes order.