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Sombre Nightjar

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Nightjars & Allies

Caprimulgidae

Caprimulgus

fraenatus

2875

Least concern

25cm

More brownish, less rufous then other nightjars. Note black and white scapulars. Very restricted range.

low, rapid rattle ‘rrrrrrr------’ like a fast electric sewing machine.

Rocky outcrops in dry areas with scattered scrub and some grass cover.

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