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Philippine Nightjar
Caprimulgus manillensis
Philippine Nightjar (Caprimulgus manillensis) — Nightjars & Allies of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Philippine Nightjar (Caprimulgus manillensis) is a member of the Caprimulgidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 70.3 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Caprimulgiformes
- Family Caprimulgidae Nightjars
- Genus Caprimulgus
- Species manillensis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 70.3 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Caprimulgidae
- Order
- Caprimulgiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Philippine Nightjar is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it is highly aerial, spending much of its time on the wing.
Migration
The Philippine Nightjar is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Philippine Nightjar (Caprimulgus manillensis) is a species of bird in the Caprimulgidae family, part of the order Caprimulgiformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Philippines (except Palawan group).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 70.3 g, with a wing length of about 17 cm and a tail of around 12 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 269,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Philippine Nightjar?
The Philippine Nightjar is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 70.3 g.
Where does the Philippine Nightjar live?
The Philippine Nightjar is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Philippines (except Palawan group), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Philippine Nightjar belong to?
The Philippine Nightjar (Caprimulgus manillensis) belongs to the Caprimulgidae family, in the order Caprimulgiformes.
What does the Philippine Nightjar eat?
The Philippine Nightjar is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Philippine Nightjar migrate?
The Philippine Nightjar is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Philippine Nightjar endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Philippine Nightjar make?
1 real field recording of the Philippine Nightjar — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Philippine Nightjar's range?
The Philippine Nightjar has a mapped global range of about 269,000 km².
Conservation
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