Standard-winged Nightjar

Caprimulgus longipennis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Caprimulgiformes · Caprimulgidae

About

The standard-winged nightjar is a nocturnal bird in the nightjar family. Previously placed with the pennant-winged nightjar in their own genus, Macrodipteryx, it is native to Africa and displays extreme sexual dimorphism. During the breeding season, males will grow broad ornamental flight feathers longer than their body.

Fun Fact

Outside of breeding season, standard-winged nightjars have been observed traveling in groups of up to 20 individual birds.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat includes lightly wooded savanna, with some scrub, as well as agricultural land in thickly wooded savanna.

Diet

Feeds on insects in flight, their mouths opening wide for moths and beetles.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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