Anthony's Nightjar

Nyctidromus anthonyi (Chapman, 1923)

Anthony's Nightjar, Nyctidromus anthonyi, is a nightjar of western Ecuador and north-west Peru, where it breeds in dry open woodland, grassland and shrubland. It is a member of the Caprimulgidae and was described by Chapman in 1923. The species is found from sea level up to 800 m. It is generally sedentary, though it may shift locally after rain. A notable feature is the pale marking on the outer wing feathers seen in flight, with the female showing less white on the wings and tail than the male.

Order

Caprimulgiformes

Family

Caprimulgidae — Nightjars

Breeding range

South America: w Ecuador and nw Peru