Donaldson-Smith's Nightjar
Caprimulgus donaldsoni
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderCaprimulgiformes (Nightjars and Allies)
- FamilyCaprimulgidae (Nightjars and Allies)
- GenusCaprimulgus (Old World Nightjars)
- SpeciesCaprimulgus donaldsoni (Donaldson-Smith's Nightjar)
32 Verified sightings at Samburu National Reserve From 2019 to 2026
142 Verified sightings across all 6 parks From 2019 to 2026
August Best month highest sighting rate
🌅 Crepuscular When it's spotted at dawn and dusk
About the Donaldson-Smith's Nightjar
Donaldson Smith's nightjar (Caprimulgus donaldsoni) is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania. It was named in honor of the 19th-century American explorer Arthur Donaldson Smith. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Donaldson-Smith's Nightjar in Samburu National Reserve
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meru National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 2 | Samburu National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 3 | Tsavo West National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 4 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 5 | Amboseli National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 6 | Tarangire National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Donaldson-Smith's Nightjar in Samburu National Reserve?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Donaldson-Smith's Nightjar sighting in Samburu National Reserve, based on 32 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Donaldson-Smith's Nightjar in Samburu National Reserve?
August has the highest sighting rate for Donaldson-Smith's Nightjar in Samburu National Reserve in our monthly data.