Female © Michael O'Brien
Male © Laura Keene
Male © Nigel Voaden
Male © Ian Davies

Pennant-winged Nightjar Caprimulgus vexillarius

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Identification

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Breeding males have extraordinary “pennants” growing out of their wings. Non-breeding males are still distinctive due to the huge white patches on the wings. Females are very drab, and lack white in the wing or tail, unlike most nightjars. This is a migratory species that is found in many different habitats on migration and during the non-breeding season. Breeds in moist savanna and broadleaved woodland, especially miombo. Song is a slow, squeaky trill. Female is similar to Standard-winged Nightjar, but is larger and has more barring in the wings.

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