Prigogine’s Nightjar
Caprimulgus prigoginei
Prigogine's Nightjar (Caprimulgus prigoginei) — Nightjars & Allies of Africa.
The Prigogine’s Nightjar (Caprimulgus prigoginei) is a member of the Caprimulgidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 57.5 g.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Not enough information to assess its risk of extinction.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Caprimulgiformes
- Family Caprimulgidae Nightjars
- Genus Caprimulgus
- Species prigoginei
Quick facts
- Weight
- 57.5 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Caprimulgidae
- Order
- Caprimulgiformes
How to identify
Similar birds
Vulnerable
Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Prigogine’s Nightjar is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
And is frequently seen soaring overhead in flight.
Migration
The Prigogine’s Nightjar is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Prigogine’s Nightjar (Caprimulgus prigoginei) is a species of bird in the Caprimulgidae family, part of the order Caprimulgiformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF e DR Congo.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 57.5 g, with a wing length of about 16.1 cm and a tail of around 9.5 cm.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 2,165 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Prigogine’s Nightjar?
The Prigogine’s Nightjar is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 57.5 g.
Where does the Prigogine’s Nightjar live?
The Prigogine’s Nightjar is found across Africa with a range covering AF e DR Congo.
What family does the Prigogine’s Nightjar belong to?
The Prigogine’s Nightjar (Caprimulgus prigoginei) belongs to the Caprimulgidae family, in the order Caprimulgiformes.
What does the Prigogine’s Nightjar eat?
The Prigogine’s Nightjar is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Prigogine’s Nightjar migrate?
The Prigogine’s Nightjar is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
How large is the Prigogine’s Nightjar's range?
The Prigogine’s Nightjar has a mapped global range of about 2,165 km².
Conservation
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