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Egyptian Nightjar

Caprimulgus aegyptius Lichtenstein, MHC, 1823

Caprimulgidae — Nightjars

Egyptian Nightjar, Caprimulgus aegyptius, breeds across north-west Africa and south-west Asia, and it also occurs in eastern, central and western Africa outside the breeding season. It is a nightjar of open desert, sparse scrub and scattered trees, and it is often found close to water. The species is noted for its pale, sand-toned plumage with buff and brown markings, which helps it blend with sandy ground. It is smaller than the European nightjar, with longer wings and a longer tail, and the male shows tiny white spots on the wings.

Order
Caprimulgiformes
Family
Caprimulgidae — Nightjars
Breeding range
Palearctic, Africa: nw AF to sc Asia
Nonbreeding range
e, c, w AF
Egyptian Nightjar
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Tours where you can spot this bird

10 tours in Morocco

Private Two-Day Merzouga and Erg Chebbi Birdwatching
Private Two-Day Merzouga and Erg Chebbi Birdwatching
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Use two private days by 4x4 to explore Merzouga and deeper Erg Chebbi habitats, with sunrise starts, picnic breaks and flexible target searc...

 Private Full-Day Merzouga Desert Birdwatching
Private Full-Day Merzouga Desert Birdwatching
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Start before sunrise for a private full day by 4x4 through Merzouga’s seasonal water, dunes, wadis, fields and desert plains....

 Birding Tours In Merzouga
Birding Tours In Merzouga
Morocco / Merzouga Private tour 1 day

Private 8-hour birding day trip with Hamid Mezane around Merzouga....

 Grand Birding Tours 2 weeks in Morocco
Grand Birding Tours 2 weeks in Morocco
Morocco / Marrakesh Private tour 14 days

14-day private Morocco birding tour with Hamid Mezane, covering Marrakech, Oukaimeden, Rabat, Merdja Zerga....

 Birdwatching Tours to the Atlas Mountains
Birdwatching Tours to the Atlas Mountains
Morocco / Marrakesh Private tour 7 days

7-day private Morocco birding tour with Hamid Mezane, covering Marrakech, Oukaimeden, Boumalne Dades, Tagdilt Track....

 10 Day Birding Tour to Atlas Mountains and the Sahara
10 Day Birding Tour to Atlas Mountains and the Sahara
Morocco / Marrakesh Private tour 10 days

10-day private Morocco birding tour with Hamid Mezane, covering Marrakech, Oukaimeden, Boumalne Dades, Tagdilt Track....

 Birding Tours in Morooco Atlas And Sahara
Birding Tours in Morooco Atlas And Sahara
Morocco / Marrakesh Private tour 7 days

7-day private Morocco birding tour with Hamid Mezane, covering Marrakech, Oukaimeden, Ouarzazate, Boumalne Dades....

 8 days Birdwatching tour to Atlas Mountains & Atlantic & Guelmim desert
8 days Birdwatching tour to Atlas Mountains & Atlantic & Guelmim desert
Morocco / Marrakesh Private tour 8 days

8-day private Morocco birding tour with Hamid Mezane, covering Marrakech, Oukaimeden, Boumalne Dades, Tagdilt Track....

 5 Days Birding Tour Atlas Mountains & Atlantic Coasts
5 Days Birding Tour Atlas Mountains & Atlantic Coasts
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5-day private Morocco birding tour with Hamid Mezane, covering Marrakech, Oukaimeden, Agadir, Oued Massa....

 12 Days Birding MOROCCO - The endemics of the Maghreb from the Atlas Mountains to the Sahara and the Atlantic Coast
12 Days Birding MOROCCO - The endemics of the Maghreb from the Atlas Mountains to the Sahara and the Atlantic Coast
Morocco / Marrakesh Private tour 12 days

12-day private Morocco birding tour with Hamid Mezane, covering Marrakech, Oukaimeden, Ifrane, Zaida....