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Africa
Scarlet Nightjar
Caprimulgus minor
About this species
The Scarlet Nightjar (Caprimulgidae) is widely distributed across Africa, where it favours savanna environments and plays a key role in its ecosystem.
The Scarlet Nightjar is part of the order Caprimulgiformes and the Caprimulgidae family. Its preferred habitat is savanna, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Least Concern, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of Africa.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Caprimulgidae family and Caprimulgiformes order.