Blackish Nightjar
A species of Old World Nightjars Scientific name : Nyctipolus nigrescens Genus : Old World Nightjars
Blackish Nightjar, A species of Old World Nightjars
Botanical name: Nyctipolus nigrescens
Genus: Old World Nightjars
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Description General Info
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen 
Description
The blackish nightjar (Nyctipolus nigrescens) is a species of bird in the family Caprimulgidae. This relatively small dark nightjar is found in the Guianas and the Amazon. It is rare or even absent in the western part, but is among the commonest nightjars in the eastern Amazon and the Guianas. 
Size
22 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Habitat
The blackish Nightjar primarily inhabits open rocky areas within lowland evergreen forests, often near small rivers with sandy or gravelly banks. It typically roosts on sunlit granite rocks in riverine environments, fallen trees, or amidst leaf litter in areas surrounded by dense jungle. While they show a preference for open terrains of secondary growth forests, they can also be found in patches of old growth forests in the Neotropical region.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Nightjars and Relatives Family
Nightjars and nighthawks Genus
Old World Nightjars Species
Blackish Nightjar 
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