Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Nightjars and Allies :: Montane Nightjar
Montane Nightjar Caprimulgus ruwenzorii
Described by: Ogilvie-Grant (1908)
Alternate common name(s): Ruwenzori Nightjar, Usambara Nightjar, Moco Nightjar, Mountain Nightjar
Old scientific name(s): Caprimulgus poliocephalus ruwenzorii
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Range
Wc. Africa. Sc. and ce. Africa;
Fragmented distribution with very local and isolated populations;
(1) Ex. ce. and ne. Zaire (Ruwenzori Mountains), w. Uganda, Burundi and Rwanda.
(2) Tanzania (Usambara Mountains), ex. se. and sw. Zaire, ex. ne. Zambia and ex. ne. Malawi.
(3) Cw. Angola (Mt. Moco area).
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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