Nightjars (Caprimulgidae)
Madagascar Nightjar (Caprimulgus madagascariensis) - HBW 5, p. 370
French: Engoulevent malgache
German: Madagaskarnachtschwalbe
Spanish: Chotacabras Malgache
Taxonomy: Caprimulgus Madagascariensis Sganzin, 1840, Sainte Marie, Madagascar.
In past, sometimes considered conspecific with C. asiaticus. Racial differences uncertain, and species may be better considered monotypic. Two subspecies currently recognized.
Subspecies and Distribution:
- aldabrensis Ridgway, 1894 - Aldabra.
- madagascariensis Sganzin, 1840 - Madagascar (including Nosy Boraha).
- Least Concern Enlarge map
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spotlighted on dead tree Locality Ifaty, Toliara Province, Madagascar (ssp madagascariensis)
Martin Kennewell 27 August 2007 3 years ago 40 sec 3.7
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Roosting bird
Locality Toliara, Toliara Province, Madagascar
Dubi Shapiro 6 December 2010 1 year ago 4.7 -
Adult on the ground by daylight
Locality Ifaty, Toliara Province, Madagascar (ssp madagascariensis)
ALBERTO GARCIA RIOS 21 August 2007 4 years ago 3.8
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