Nubian Nightjar
A species of Old World Nightjars Scientific name : Caprimulgus nubicus Genus : Old World Nightjars
Nubian Nightjar, A species of Old World Nightjars
Botanical name: Caprimulgus nubicus
Genus: Old World Nightjars
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Description General Info
Photo By Lars Petersson 
Description
The Nubian nightjar is 20–22 cm long. The bird resembles the Moorish nightjar, but is smaller, has a shorter tail and blunt wings compared to the ̺Moorish nightjar. Another characteristic feature is a red-brown band over the neck. The white wing spots are not further away from the wing tips than other types of nightjars. 
Size
22 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Habitat
The habitat of nubian Nightjar includes arid regions with sparse vegetation such as wadis, scrublands composed of Acacia, Commiphora, and Ziziphus species, and tamarisk thickets. It can also be found in areas with dried riverbeds, desert thorn scrub, sandy scrubland, and bushy coastal dunes. Habitats may be located in proximity to water sources and these birds often forage over edges of cultivated lands. Dense Tamarix bush coverage is associated with breeding in some regions, nubian Nightjar may also inhabit climax Acacia/Euphorbia woodlands.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Lars Petersson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Nightjars and Relatives Family
Nightjars and nighthawks Genus
Old World Nightjars Species
Nubian Nightjar 
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