Rufous-cheeked Nightjar
Caprimulgus rufigena
Points
15
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Caprimulgidae
Rufous-cheeked Nightjar.
R
Caprimulgus rufigena
Category
birds
Family
Caprimulgidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 52 g (EltonTraits).
Points
15 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding rufous-cheeked nightjar in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: understorey foraging 40%, mid-level vegetation 30%, ground foraging 30%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 100%.
Behaviour
When to look
Nocturnal (EltonTraits classification).
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Zambia
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.