Nightjars
Order: Caprimulgiformes Family: Caprimulgidae
Nightjars are medium-sized nocturnal birds with long wings, short legs and very short bills that usually nest on the ground. Most have small feet, of little use for walking, and long pointed wings. Their soft plumage is camouflaged to resemble bark or leaves. There are 86 species worldwide and 6 species which occur in Malawi.
- Eurasian Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus
- Fiery-necked Nightjar Caprimulgus pectoralis
- Abyssinian Nightjar Caprimulgus poliocephalus
- Freckled Nightjar Caprimulgus tristigma
- Square-tailed Nightjar Caprimulgus fossii
- Pennant-winged Nightjar Macrodipteryx vexillarius
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Malawi