Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Nightjars and Allies :: Fiery-necked Nightjar
Fiery-necked Nightjar Caprimulgus pectoralis
Described by: Cuvier (1817)
Alternate common name(s): South African Nightjar, African Dusky Nightjar
Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors
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Range
Sc. and ex. se. and s. Africa;
(1) Angola and s. Zaire to Tanzania and sw. Kenya.
(2) S. Angola, n. Namibia, n. and e. Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe to ne. South Africa.
(3) Se. Zimbabwe and Mozambique to e. South Africa and e.Swaziland. Possibly Malawi.
(4) S. South Africa.
Videos
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Sounds
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References
Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.
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