Points

15

per confirmed sighting

BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Caprimulgidae

Swamp Nightjar.

S

Caprimulgus natalensis

Category

birds

Family

Caprimulgidae

Size

Body mass: approximately 77.7 g (EltonTraits).

Points

15 pts

Log a sighting

A closer look

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

Overview

How to identify it

Habitat

EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: understorey foraging 40%, mid-level vegetation 40%, ground foraging 20%.

Diet

EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 100%.

Behaviour

When to look

Nocturnal (EltonTraits classification).

Where to see it

South Africa flagSouth Africa

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.