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Gray-headed Nightjar, Caprimulgus poliocephalus, Abyssinian Nightjar

Gray-headed Nightjar, Caprimulgus poliocephalus, Abyssinian Nightjar

2026-02-20 10:46:09 · · #1

Basic Information

Scientific classification

  • Chinese name: Grey-headed Night Hawk
  • Scientific name: Caprimulgus poliocephalus, Abyssinian Nightjar
  • Classification: Climbing birds
  • Family and genus: Order Noctuidae, Family Noctuidae, Genus Noctuidae

Vital signs data

  • Body length: No verification information available.
  • Weight: No verification information available.
  • Lifespan: No verification data available.

Significant features

Distribution and Habitat

It is distributed in south-central Africa (including the southern Arabian Peninsula and the entire African continent south of the Sahara Desert (Tropic of Cancer)).

Appearance

Details are unknown.

Detailed introduction

The Grey-headed Nightjar, scientifically known as *Caprimulgus poliocephalus*, is also called the Abyssinian Nightjar. Its specific habits are unknown.

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