Nightjars
Order: Caprimulgiformes. Family: Caprimulgidae
Nightjars are medium-sized ground-nesting nocturnal birds with long wings, short legs and very short bills. 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 of which six occur in Thailand.
| Common name | Binomial | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysian Nightjar | Eurostopodus temminckii | This and the following species are now often placed in a separate family |
| Great Eared-nightjar | Eurostopodus macrotis | |
| Grey Nightjar | Caprimulgus indicus | Winter visitor, breeds in mountains |
| Large-tailed Nightjar | Caprimulgus macrurus | |
| Indian Nightjar | Caprimulgus asiaticus | |
| Savanna Nightjar | Caprimulgus affinis |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Thailand