Nightjars, Frogmouths and Oilbirds

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With the scientific name of Caprimulgiformes (from the Latin for goat sucker), this order of birds includes the Nightjar, Frogmouth, Potoo, and Oilbird. Most of the birds in this group are nocturnal, and eat insects.

  • Order Caprimulgiformes (Nightbirds)  - Overview of the order with illustrations and photographs of the various species including frogmouths, nightjars, nighthawks, whip-poor-will, pootoo and the oilbird.
 
 
 
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