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European Nightjar
Caprimulgus europaeus
The European nightjar, Eurasian nightjar or just nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus) is a crepuscular and nocturnal bird in the nightjar family that breeds across most of Europe and temperate Asia.
Wanneer te bezoeken
Most records Nov to Mar
When European Nightjar sightings peak, from open records. Outside these months it is seen less often, not never.
Beste maandenNov to Mar
Records188 records
Curve from 188 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.
Waar u deze vindt
KwaZulu-Natal and beyond
Provinces where European Nightjar is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
188 records, iNaturalist
Parken waar gastheren de European Nightjar hebben waargenomen
Verblijven
2 resultaten in Zuid-Afrika
Meer verblijven in de buurt
- Which parks and reserves are best for the European Nightjar in South Africa?
- Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the European Nightjar at stays in or beside Kruger National Park. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
- Where can you see the European Nightjar in South Africa?
- The European Nightjar is most recorded in KwaZulu-Natal (39% of records), Limpopo (26% of records), Mpumalanga (17% of records), based on 188 iNaturalist observations. 2 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the European Nightjar on site or nearby.
- When is the best time to see the European Nightjar?
- Sightings of the European Nightjar peak from Nov to Mar, based on 188 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
- What is the European Nightjar?
- The European nightjar, Eurasian nightjar or just nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus) is a crepuscular and nocturnal bird in the nightjar family that breeds across most of Europe and temperate Asia. The Latin generic name refers to the old myth that the nocturnal nightjar suckled goats, causing them to cease to give milk.