Eurasian Nightjar
Caprimulgus europaeus
Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) · Caprimulgiformes · Nightjars
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How to identify Eurasian Nightjar
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Often mixed up with
In quizzes, players most often confuse Eurasian Nightjar with these birds—either this species was picked by mistake, or the other way around.
| Species | Mix-ups |
|---|---|
| Common Cuckoo Cuculus canorus | 68 |
| Common Swift Apus apus | 67 |
| Red-necked Nightjar Caprimulgus ruficollis | 25 |
| Common Nighthawk Chordeiles minor | 24 |
| Water Rail Rallus aquaticus | 16 |
Family
Nightjars are medium-sized nocturnal or crepuscular birds in the family Caprimulgidae and order Caprimulgiformes, characterised by long wings, short legs, and very short bills. Some New World species are called nighthawks. The English word nightjar originally referred to the European nightjar.
Order
Nightjars are medium-sized nocturnal or crepuscular birds in the family Caprimulgidae and order Caprimulgiformes, characterised by long wings, short legs, and very short bills. Some New World species are called nighthawks. The English word nightjar originally referred to the European nightjar.