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...
