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Caprimulgus macrurus Horsfield, 1821 Family: Caprimulgidae Order: Caprimulgiformes Back
Large-tailed nightjar Langschwanz-Nachtschwalbe Engoulevent de Horsfield Chotacabras macruro
CMS NL Redlist 2000 (Criteria) NL CITES NL (Europe: SPEC threat status )
Migration: partial

Caprimulgus macrurus

Poorly documented. Most populations appear to be mainly sedentary. Race albonotatus sedentary and partially migratory, e.g. summer breeding visitor to Pakistan, arriving from mid-late Mar and leaving again in Sept, when probably moves E. In other parts of range, less frequent Oct-Feb and may be subject to some local movements. Race schlegelii generally sedentary, but may undertake local movements in parts of range. In Australia, possibly occurs as a vagrant as far S as Queensland/New South Wales border.
(del Hoyo J A Elliott; J Sargatal (eds) (1999) - www.hbw.com )

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Explanatory notes
(Last update: 05.08.02 by E.Heuel)

Populations