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 two species which occur in Madagascar.
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Collared Nightjar* | Caprimulgus enarratus | |
| Madagascar Nightjar | Caprimulgus madagascariensis |
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