Indian Nightjar

Open woodland, scrub, and cultivation is the habitat of this nocturnal bird. It flies after sundown with an easy, silent moth-like flight. During the day, Indian Nightjar lies silent upon the ground, concealed by its plumage; it is then difficult to detect, blending in with the soil.

The Indian Nightjar is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Indian Nightjar, Caprimulgus asiaticus, is a small nightjar which is a resident breeder in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. Open woodland, scrub, and cultivation is the habitat of this nocturnal bird. It flies after sundown with an easy, silent moth-like flight. During the day, Indian Nightjar lies silent upon the ground, concealed by its plumage; it is then difficult to detect, blending in with the soil. More

Indian Nightjar has variegated buff and brown plumage. At 24cm length, it is smaller than Jerdon's Nightjar, and differs from that species in its plainer tail, buff rear neck, and boldly marked shoulder feathers. It has a white patch on each wing. Like other nightjars, it has a wide gape, long wings, soft downy plumage and nocturnal habits. Its call is a loud repetitive chuk-chuk-chuk-chuk. Nocturnal insects, such as moths, are its food. More

Unlike Indian Nightjar, this species rarely rests on roads during the night, preferring to alight on bushes. This makes it harder to spot, since it is not so readily seen in vehicle headlights. Jerdon's Nightjar has variegated buff and brown plumage. More

Indian Nightjar (Caprimulgus asiaticus) is a scarce resident in Haryana. This bird is found in open country and wooded areas. Local Name: Chapka Order: STRIGIFORMES Family: Caprimulgidae Size: 25 cm Food: Beetles, moth, insects Identification: Sexes alike. A crepuscular and nocturnal bird, soft plumaged, mottled grey-brown, buff and fulvous. Black streaked above with a complicated camouflaged pattern. White patches on wings. Rests on the ground in day. More

Indian Nightjar (Caprimulgus asiaticus) is a medium sized bird with soft-plumage and grey or brown buff and fulvous. The white patches on its wings are clearly visible in flight. The bird More