Large-tailed Nightjar

Caprimulgus macrurus

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered

KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
PhylumChordata (Chordates)
ClassAves (Birds)
OrderCaprimulgiformes (Nightjars and Allies)
FamilyCaprimulgidae (Nightjars and Allies)
GenusCaprimulgus (Old World Nightjars)
SpeciesCaprimulgus macrurus (Large-tailed Nightjar)

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data

at Tangkoko Nature Reserve

1 Verified sightings at Tangkoko Nature Reserve From 2019 to 2026

2,631 Verified sightings across all 31 parks From 2019 to 2026

☀️🌙 Day & Night When it's spotted Active throughout day and night

About the Large-tailed Nightjar

The large-tailed nightjar (Caprimulgus macrurus) is a species of nightjar known for its distinctive long, broad tail and cryptic plumage that allows it to blend into its surroundings. Found along the southern Himalayan foothills, eastern South Asia, Southeast Asia and northern Australia, its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical mangrove forest, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.

The large-tailed nightjar measures approximately 31.5 to 33 cm in length. The cryptic plumage and colouration of large-tailed nightjars provide effective camouflage within its natural habitat. Males exhibit distinctive markings, characterized by a pale crown with a dark median stripe. A prominent row of black scapular feathers, bordered by broad buff or whitish-buff fringes, enhances their striking appearance. Additionally, males possess a white throat patch and along, broad brown tail marked with uneven dark bars. Large white patches on its primaries and outer tail feathers can be observed in flight.

In contrast, females display a paler and greyer plumage compared to males. They have smaller buff-coloured wing patches and... Wikipedia →

Closest Relatives at Tangkoko Nature Reserve

LC Endemic

Caprimulgus celebensis

Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible

Lyncornis macrotis

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck

Global Distribution

Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.

where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is) · parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there

Parks Where Found

#	Park	Country	Daily sighting probability
1	Way Kambas National Park	🇮🇩 Indonesia	~70%
2	Kaeng Krachan National Park	🇹🇭 Thailand	~20%
3	Khao Yai National Park	🇹🇭 Thailand	~10%
4	Cat Tien National Park	🇻🇳 Vietnam	~10%
5	Manas National Park	🇮🇳 India	~10%
6	Royal Bardia National Park	🇳🇵 Nepal	~10%
7	Sundarbans National Park	🇮🇳 India	~10%
8	Bali Barat National Park	🇮🇩 Indonesia	~10%
9	Raja Ampat	🇮🇩 Indonesia	~10%
10	Chitwan National Park	🇳🇵 Nepal	<5%
11	Jim Corbett National Park	🇮🇳 India	<5%
12	Doi Inthanon National Park	🇹🇭 Thailand	<5%
13	Kaziranga National Park	🇮🇳 India	<5%
14	Sepilok	🇲🇾 Malaysia	<5%
15	Kakadu National Park	🇦🇺 Australia	<5%
16	Khao Sok National Park	🇹🇭 Thailand	<5%
17	Kerinci Seblat National Park	🇮🇩 Indonesia	<5%
18	Royal Manas National Park	🇧🇹 Bhutan	<5%
19	Keoladeo National Park	🇮🇳 India	<5%
20	Taman Negara National Park	🇲🇾 Malaysia	<5%
21	Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary	🇲🇾 Malaysia	<5%
22	Daintree National Park	🇦🇺 Australia	<5%
23	Kanha National Park	🇮🇳 India	<5%
24	Tangkoko Nature Reserve	🇮🇩 Indonesia	Insufficient data
25	Bako National Park	🇲🇾 Malaysia	Insufficient data
26	Khao Luang National Park	🇹🇭 Thailand	Insufficient data
27	Nitmiluk National Park	🇦🇺 Australia	Insufficient data
28	Litchfield National Park	🇦🇺 Australia	Insufficient data
29	Gunung Leuser National Park	🇮🇩 Indonesia	Insufficient data
30	Bandhavgarh National Park	🇮🇳 India	Insufficient data
31	Namdapha National Park	🇮🇳 India	Insufficient data

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