Birds > Nightjars
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Choco PoorwillScientific Name: Nyctiphrynus rosenbergiCategory: BirdsSubcategory: NightjarsSize: Body length: 7.7–8.5 in (19.5–21.5 cm); Wingspan: 16–18 in (41–46 cm)Weight: 1.6–1.9 oz (45–55 g)Lifespan: 6–10 years in wild lowland rainforest...
Birds > Nightjars
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Pennant-winged NightjarScientific Name: Caprimulgus vexillariusCategory: BirdsSubcategory: NightjarsSize: Body length: 9.5–11.5 in (24–29 cm); Wingspan: 18–22 in (46–56 cm); Pennant length: up to 28 in (70 cm)Weight: 2.1–3.4 oz (60–95...
Birds > Nightjars
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Archbold’s NightjarScientific Name: Eurostopodus archboldiCategory: BirdsSubcategory: NightjarsSize: Body length: 9.8–11.0 in (25–28 cm); Wingspan: 22–25 in (56–63 cm)Weight: 2.5–3.2 oz (70–90 g)Lifespan: Estimated 7–12 years in wild...
Birds > Nightjars
AT A GLANCECommon Name: White-throated NightjarScientific Name: Eurostopodus mystacalisCategory: BirdsSubcategory: NightjarsSize: Body length: 12–14 in (30–36 cm); Wingspan: 24–28 in (60–70 cm)Weight: 4.5–7.0 oz (130–200 g); largest nightjar species native to...
Birds > Nightjars
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Standard-winged NightjarScientific Name: Caprimulgus longipennisCategory: BirdsSubcategory: NightjarsSize: Body length: 8–9 in (20–23 cm); Wing standards: up to 15–20 in (38–50 cm) in breeding malesWeight: 1.3–2.1 oz (37–60 g)Lifespan: 6–8...
Birds > Nightjars
AT A GLANCECommon Name: European NightjarScientific Name: Caprimulgus europaeusCategory: BirdsSubcategory: NightjarsSize: Body length: 26–28 cm (10–11 in); Wingspan: 57–64 cm (22–25 in)Weight: 50–100 g (1.8–3.5 oz)Lifespan: 6–10 years in the wild; documented up to 12...
