Sykes's Nightjar

Caprimulgus mahrattensis Sykes, 1832

Sykes's Nightjar, Caprimulgus mahrattensis, is a nightjar of se Iran, southern Afghanistan, sub-Himalayan Pakistan and far western India, with its non-breeding range extending to north-central India. It belongs to the family Caprimulgidae and was described by Sykes in 1832. The species is a monotypic nightjar. It is mainly associated with dry open country with trees and bushes, including semi-desert with scattered thorn scrub, open woodland, grassland, forest edge and stony scrubland. It is also known from low elevations.

Order

Caprimulgiformes

Family

Caprimulgidae — Nightjars

Breeding range

Palearctic: se Iran, s Afghanistan, sub-Himalayan Pakistan and far w India

Nonbreeding range

to nc India