Listen to the Savanna nightjar
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About the Savanna nightjar
The Savanna nightjar is a bird in the family Caprimulgidae (order Caprimulgiformes). Its conservation status on the IUCN Red List is “least concern”. Adults weigh around 95 g.
What does the Savanna nightjar sound like?
Most birds have two kinds of vocalisation: songs, which are learned or innate phrases delivered mainly in spring and summer, and calls – brief contact, alarm and begging notes heard all year round. Listening for both helps with identification.
The recordings here are labelled as song. Listen for differences in rhythm, pitch and repetition – the spectrum display makes it easy to see whether a sound is a pure whistle (a thin line), a harsh call (a broad band) or a trill (rapid repeated marks).
From Wikipedia
The savanna nightjar (Caprimulgus affinis), also known as allied nightjar or Franklin's nightjar, is a species of nightjar found in South and Southeast Asia. The IUCN Red List has assessed the species to be of least concern because it has a large range and its population trend is stable. As other nightjars, this nocturnal bird is characterised by its large eyes, gaping mouth and excellent camouflage. It can be distinguished from similar south Asian nightjar species, like the chirruping nightjar, by its unique vocalisations.
Related birds in the genus Caprimulgus
More from the family Caprimulgidae
Frequently asked questions
What does a Savanna nightjar sound like?
You can hear 3 recordings of the Savanna nightjar on this page, including its song. Most birds have two kinds of vocalisation: songs, which are learned or innate phrases delivered mainly in spring and summer, and calls – brief contact, alarm and begging notes heard all year round.
Is the Savanna nightjar endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Savanna nightjar as “least concern”.
What family does the Savanna nightjar belong to?
The Savanna nightjar (Caprimulgus affinis) belongs to the family Caprimulgidae in the order Caprimulgiformes.
Sources & credits
- Song · Hong Kong, Yuen Long District, New Territories, China by HK Leung – CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Savanna Nightjar Caprimulgus affinis from Mathil, Kannur (Call) by Manoj Karingamadathil – CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Savanna Nightjar Caprimulgus affinis from Mathil, Kannur (Full) by Manoj Karingamadathil – CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Wikidata Q512949 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Savanna nightjar – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo by Brian Gratwicke – CC BY 2.0