Caprimulgus madagascariensis madagascariensis

Madagascar Nightjar
Chotacabras Malgache

Family: Caprimulgidae
Order: Caprimulgiformes
Class: Aves
Phylum / Division: Chordata
Kingdom: Animalia

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Synonyms: Caprimulgus madagascariensis.

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Conservation status according to BirdLife International: Least Concern

Description

The Madagascar nightjar or Madagascan nightjar (Caprimulgus madagascariensis) is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae.
It is native to Madagascar, Nosy Boraha and Aldabra.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.

Source: Wikipedia, article Caprimulgus madagascariensis. Content adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license. Accessed on 17/07/2026.

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