The red-necked nightjar (Caprimulgus ruficollis) is the largest of the nightjars occurring in Europe. It breeds in Iberia and North Africa, and winters in tropical West Africa.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Red-necked 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 rufigena
- Caprimulgus pectoralis
- Caprimulgus madagascariensis
- Caprimulgus asiaticus
- Eurostopodus argus
- Caprimulgus europaeus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Caprimulgiformes
- Family
- Caprimulgidae
- Genus
- Caprimulgus
- Species
- Caprimulgus ruficollis
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