Fiery-necked Nightjar
Caprimulgus pectoralis
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Caprimulgiformes · Caprimulgidae
About
The fiery-necked nightjar is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae, which is found mostly in Africa south of the equator, though it has been spotted in a few countries north of the equator. It is most often found in woodland savannas or other deciduous woodlands. It is usually distinguished by its tawny coloured collar which gives the species its common name. It has a distinctive call that many have rendered as 'good-lord-deliver-us'. The fiery-necked nightjar is an insectivorous species that mostly eats butterflies, moths and other insects. The fiery-necked nightjar breeds after the dry season and typically produce two clutches with two eggs per clutch.
Fun Fact
The fiery-necked nightjar's song is usually only heard at dusk and dawn to attract mates before their breeding season.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in forests, savannas, shrublands and grasslands.
Diet
Insectivore
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance