Andaman Nightjar
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The Andaman Nightjar, Caprimulgus andamanicus, is a species of nightjar
found in the Andaman Islands
. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of the Large-tailed Nightjar
, however the song and morphology are distinct.
The species is found in most of the islands in the Andamans and calls suggest it may be possible in the Narcondam Island as well. It is said to be common in teak forest and open country with scattered trees. The call is a tyuk lacking the following tremolo that is heard in the Large-tailed Nightjar and more rapidly repeated.
Nightjar
Nightjars are medium-sized nocturnal or crepuscular birds with long wings, short legs and very short bills. They are sometimes referred to as goatsuckers from the mistaken belief that they suck milk from goats . Some New World species are named as nighthawks...
found in the Andaman Islands
Andaman Islands
The Andaman Islands are a group of Indian Ocean archipelagic islands in the Bay of Bengal between India to the west, and Burma , to the north and east...
. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of the Large-tailed Nightjar
Large-tailed Nightjar
The Large-tailed Nightjar is a species of nightjar in the Caprimulgidae family.It is found in Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.Its natural habitats...
, however the song and morphology are distinct.
The species is found in most of the islands in the Andamans and calls suggest it may be possible in the Narcondam Island as well. It is said to be common in teak forest and open country with scattered trees. The call is a tyuk lacking the following tremolo that is heard in the Large-tailed Nightjar and more rapidly repeated.