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White-tailed Nightjar

Caprimulgus cayennensis cayennensis

Description:

This striking male White-tailed Nightjar (Caprimulgus cayennensis) displays well its cryptic patterns, wonderful camouflaged coloration and characteristic large eyes of nocturnal birds.

Habitat:

Found locally distributed in grasslands of northern South America.

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5 Comments

Amy Heather
Amy Heather 10 years ago

So very very very beautiful!!

ShannaB
ShannaB 10 years ago

Gorgeous.

rams4d
rams4d 10 years ago

Nice shot, congrats !!!

Reza Hashemizadeh
Reza Hashemizadeh 10 years ago

Wonderful !

Stanislav Greš
Stanislav Greš 10 years ago

woow , amazing bird !

Caracaraí, RR, Brazil

Spotted on Dec 7, 2013
Submitted on Mar 6, 2014

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