List of Birds of Russia - Nightjars

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 2 species which occur in Russia.

  • Grey Nightjar Caprimulgus indicus
  • Eurasian Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus

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