Savanna Nightjar

Caprimulgus affinis Horsfield, 1821

Caprimulgidae — Nightjars

Savanna Nightjar, Caprimulgus affinis, is a nightjar of the Oriental Region and Australasia, with a breeding range that is widespread. It occurs across South and Southeast Asia, including south China, Pakistan, India, Indonesia and Taiwan. Its most useful field mark is its voice, which sets it apart from similar nightjars in South Asia. It is a member of the Caprimulgidae, the nightjar family, and was described by Horsfield in 1821. The species has also been placed in open grassland, crop fields, rocky ground by water, and on tall building roofs.

Order: Caprimulgiformes
Family: Caprimulgidae — Nightjars
Breeding range: Oriental Region, Australasia: widespread