Points

20

per confirmed sighting

BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Caprimulgidae

Montane Nightjar.

M

Caprimulgus poliocephalus

Category

birds

Family

Caprimulgidae

Size

Body mass: approximately 41.8 g (EltonTraits).

Points

20 pts

Log a sighting

A closer look

Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding montane nightjar in its natural range.

Overview

How to identify it

Habitat

EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: mid-level vegetation 60%, understorey foraging 20%, ground foraging 10%, aerial foraging 10%.

Diet

EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 100%.

Behaviour

When to look

Nocturnal (EltonTraits classification).

Where to see it

Zambia flagZambiaMalawi flagMalawiAngola flagAngola

Safety 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.