Photo: Bonaparte, 1850 / CC BY-SA 3.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Bonaparte’s Nightjar
Caprimulgus concretus
Bonaparte's Nightjar (Caprimulgus concretus) — Nightjars & Allies of South & Southeast Asia.
Found across 3 guides in our atlas — open any for the full checklist, photos and what's around right now.
The Bonaparte’s Nightjar (Caprimulgus concretus) is a member of the Caprimulgidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 57.5 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Caprimulgiformes
- Family Caprimulgidae Nightjars
- Genus Caprimulgus
- Species concretus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 57.5 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Caprimulgidae
- Order
- Caprimulgiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Least Concern
Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Bonaparte’s Nightjar is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Bonaparte’s Nightjar is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Bonaparte’s Nightjar (Caprimulgus concretus) belongs to the Caprimulgidae family of the order Caprimulgiformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Sumatra, Belitung (e of s Sumatra) and Borneo.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 57.5 g, with a wing length of about 16.4 cm and a tail of around 9.3 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 976,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Bonaparte’s Nightjar?
The Bonaparte’s Nightjar is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 57.5 g.
Where does the Bonaparte’s Nightjar live?
The Bonaparte’s Nightjar is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Sumatra, Belitung (e of s Sumatra) and Borneo, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Bonaparte’s Nightjar belong to?
The Bonaparte’s Nightjar (Caprimulgus concretus) belongs to the Caprimulgidae family, in the order Caprimulgiformes.
What does the Bonaparte’s Nightjar eat?
The Bonaparte’s Nightjar is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Bonaparte’s Nightjar migrate?
The Bonaparte’s Nightjar is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Bonaparte’s Nightjar endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Bonaparte’s Nightjar make?
1 real field recording of the Bonaparte’s 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 Bonaparte’s Nightjar's range?
The Bonaparte’s Nightjar has a mapped global range of about 976,000 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
Explore more birds
More in Caprimulgidae
Least Concern
Near Threatened
Least Concern
More in Nightjars & Allies
Not Evaluated
Least Concern
Least Concern
Least Concern
Least Concern
Least Concern