Sombre Nightjar
Caprimulgus fraenatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderCaprimulgiformes (Nightjars and Allies)
- FamilyCaprimulgidae (Nightjars and Allies)
- GenusCaprimulgus (Old World Nightjars)
- SpeciesCaprimulgus fraenatus (Sombre Nightjar)
6 Verified sightings at Samburu National Reserve From 2019 to 2026
92 Verified sightings across all 10 parks From 2019 to 2026
July Best month highest sighting rate
🌅 Crepuscular When it's spotted at dawn and dusk
About the Sombre Nightjar
The sombre nightjar or dusky nightjar (Caprimulgus fraenatus) is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is native to East Africa. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Sombre 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 | Tsavo West National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 2 | Nairobi National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 3 | Samburu National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 4 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 5 | Masai Mara National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 6 | Serengeti National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 7 | Meru National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 8 | Amboseli National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 9 | Ngorongoro Conservation Area | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 10 | Lake Nakuru National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Sombre Nightjar in Samburu National Reserve?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Sombre Nightjar sighting in Samburu National Reserve, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Sombre Nightjar in Samburu National Reserve?
July has the highest sighting rate for Sombre Nightjar in Samburu National Reserve in our monthly data.