Jungle Nightjar

The jungle nightjar (Caprimulgus indicus) is a species of nightjar found in the Indian subcontinent. It is found mainly on the edge of forests where it is seen or heard at dusk. The taxonomy of this and related nightjars is complex and a range of treatments have been followed that cover this and several other nightjars in the Asian region. It was formerly called the grey nightjar or Indian jungle nightjar and sometimes included the East Asian grey nightjar (C. jotaka) as a subspecies.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Jungle Nightjar being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Caprimulgus jotaka
• Caprimulgus madagascariensis
• Caprimulgus europaeus
• Caprimulgus rufigena
• Setopagis parvula
• Caprimulgus inornatus

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Aves

Order

Caprimulgiformes

Family

Caprimulgidae

Genus

Caprimulgus

Species

Caprimulgus indicus

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