The plain nightjar (Caprimulgus inornatus) is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Plain 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 tristigma
- Caprimulgus madagascariensis
- Systellura longirostris
- Caprimulgus indicus
- Caprimulgus rufigena
- Caprimulgus aegyptius
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Caprimulgiformes
- Family
- Caprimulgidae
- Genus
- Caprimulgus
- Species
- Caprimulgus inornatus
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