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Vulnerable

Nightjars & Allies

Nechisar Nightjar

Caprimulgus solala

Nechisar Nightjar (Caprimulgus solala) — Nightjars & Allies of Africa.

The Nechisar Nightjar (Caprimulgus solala) is a member of the Caprimulgidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 79 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.

Conservation status

IUCN Red List

VU Vulnerable

Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Caprimulgiformes
Family Caprimulgidae Nightjars
Genus Caprimulgus
Species solala

Where it lives

Southern Ethiopia

Africa

Quick facts

Weight: 79 g
Diet: Invertebrate-eaters
Family: Caprimulgidae
Order: Caprimulgiformes
Habitat: Grassland & open country

How to identify

Similar birds

Least Concern

Freckled Nightjar

Caprimulgus tristigma

Least Concern

Rufous Nightjar

Antrostomus rufus

Least Concern

Fiery-necked Nightjar

Caprimulgus pectoralis

Least Concern

Silky-tailed Nightjar

Antrostomus sericocaudatus

Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Nechisar Nightjar is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.

Behaviour

A bird of open grassland, it is highly aerial, spending much of its time on the wing.

The Nechisar Nightjar (Caprimulgus solala) is a species of bird in the Caprimulgidae family, part of the order Caprimulgiformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF s Ethiopia.

It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 79 g, with a wing length of about 18.5 cm and a tail of around 11.5 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.

The species has a mapped global range of roughly 200 km² — a relatively restricted global range.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Nechisar Nightjar?

The Nechisar Nightjar is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 79 g.

Where does the Nechisar Nightjar live?

The Nechisar Nightjar is found across Africa with a range covering AF s Ethiopia, where it favours open grassland, scrub and lightly vegetated country.

What family does the Nechisar Nightjar belong to?

The Nechisar Nightjar (Caprimulgus solala) belongs to the Caprimulgidae family, in the order Caprimulgiformes.

What does the Nechisar Nightjar eat?

The Nechisar Nightjar is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.

Is the Nechisar 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.

How large is the Nechisar Nightjar's range?

The Nechisar Nightjar has a mapped global range of about 200 km².