Philippine nightjar
The Philippine nightjar (Caprimulgus manillensis) is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its local names are kandarapa (Tagalog) and tagolilong (Cebuano).[2]
Philippine nightjar | |
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A nesting bird | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Aves |
Order: | Caprimulgiformes |
Family: | Caprimulgidae |
Genus: | Caprimulgus |
Species: | C. manillensis |
Binomial name | |
Caprimulgus manillensis Walden, 1875 | |
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical mangrove forest, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
References
- BirdLife International (2012). "Caprimulgus manillensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2013.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
- Kennedy, Robert (21 September 2000). A Guide to The Birds of the Philippines. ISBN 9780198546689.
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