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Timor Nightjar

Caprimulgus ritae

Timor Nightjar (Caprimulgus ritae) — Nightjars & Allies of Australia & Oceania.

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The Timor Nightjar (Caprimulgus ritae) is a member of the Caprimulgidae family found in Australia & Oceania.

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Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Caprimulgiformes
  3. Family Caprimulgidae Nightjars
  4. Genus Caprimulgus
  5. Species ritae

Where it lives

Timor, Rote and Wetar (eastern Lesser Sundas)

Quick facts

Family
Caprimulgidae
Order
Caprimulgiformes

Biology & behaviour

The Timor Nightjar (Caprimulgus ritae) is a species of nightjars in the family Caprimulgidae, order Caprimulgiformes. It is found in Australia & Oceania — Timor, Rote and Wetar (e Lesser Sundas).

Conservation

Not Evaluated

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