Nightjars & Allies

The Birbs encyclopedia features 132 nightjars & allies. They range from the lightest in our records, the Yucatan Poorwill, to the heaviest, the Great Potoo. Browse them all below — every one has photos, range and, where we have them, calls.

Notable nightjars & allies

• Vogelkop Owlet-nightjar
• Australian Owlet-nightjar
• Barred Owlet-nightjar
• Blyth’s Frogmouth
• Palawan Frogmouth
• Sunda Frogmouth
• Feline Owlet-nightjar
• Moluccan Owlet-nightjar

Frequently asked

How many nightjars & allies are there?

The Birbs encyclopedia currently profiles 132 nightjars & allies, each with photos, range and conservation status.

What is the largest of the nightjars & allies?

By body weight, the heaviest of the nightjars & allies in our records is the Great Potoo.

Are nightjars & allies endangered?

At least 10 of the nightjars & allies we profile are on the IUCN Red List as Vulnerable or worse. See each bird’s page for its current status.