Biodiversity

Pennant-winged nightjar

Caprimulgus vexillarius

Photograph of a specimen from The American Museum Journal, via Internet Archive Book Images and Wikimedia Commons. No known restrictions.

In the breeding season the male of this nightjar grows long streamer-like wing feathers. Driberg noted the place called Bululu as “remarkable for a great number” of them, although they were not confined to it.

Habitat

Open woodland and savannah.

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