Egyptian Nightjar
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Nightjars and Nighthawks

Egyptian Nightjar

Caprimulgus aegyptius

LCLeast Concern
Family
Nightjars and Nighthawks (Caprimulgidae)
Order
Caprimulgiformes

Overview

The Egyptian nightjar (Caprimulgus aegyptius) is a medium-small nightjar which occurs in south west Asia and north Africa and winters in tropical Africa. This is a fairly common species with a wide distribution which faces no obvious threats apart from habitat destruction, so the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern".

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Range and habitat

Sources and further reading

Last updated September 29, 2026.