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Philippine Nightjar (Caprimulgus manillensis)

Philippine Nightjar

Caprimulgus manillensis

Least Concern

Overview

The Philippine nightjar (Caprimulgus manillensis) is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae that is endemic to the Philippines. It is considered a species of Least Concern by the IUCN and is described as locally common across its range.

Habitat

The species inhabits a diverse range of environments, including tropical moist lowland and montane forests, mangrove forests, pine forests, secondary growth, scrubland, beaches, and agricultural lands. It is recorded from sea level up to 2000 metres above sea level.

Diet

This bird is known to feed on insects while in flight, though little else is documented regarding its specific dietary habits.

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The species nests on the ground without constructing any structures, laying one to two splotched brown oval eggs typically between April and June.

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