Caprimulgus
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| Family | Caprimulgidae |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Caprimulgus |
| Length | Eastern whip-poor-will |
| Rank | Genus |
| Higher classification | Nightjars |
| Mass | Red-necked nightjar |
| Egyptian nightjar | |
| Eastern whip-poor-will | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2285486 |
About Caprimulgus
Caprimulgus is a large and very widespread genus of nightjars, medium-sized nocturnal birds with long pointed wings, short legs and short bills. Caprimulgus is derived from the Latin capra, "nanny goat", and mulgere, "to milk", referring to an old myth that nightjars suck milk from goats.
Caprimulgus Photos
