Fiery-necked Nightjar
Caprimulgus pectoralis
Points
10
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernCommon to spot
birds • Caprimulgidae
Fiery-necked Nightjar.
F
Caprimulgus pectoralis
Category
birds
Family
Caprimulgidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 51.4 g (EltonTraits).
Points
10 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding fiery-necked nightjar in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: understorey foraging 50%, ground foraging 30%, mid-level vegetation 20%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 100%.
Behaviour
When to look
Nocturnal (EltonTraits classification).
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Mozambique
Eswatini
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.