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Rufous-cheeked Nightjar, Caprimulgus rufigena, Rufous-cheeked Nightjar

Rufous-cheeked Nightjar, Caprimulgus rufigena, Rufous-cheeked Nightjar

2026-01-30 00:50:29 · · #1

Basic Information

Scientific classification

  • Chinese name: Brown-cheeked Nighthawk
  • Scientific name: Caprimulgus rufigena, Rufous-cheeked Nightjar
  • Classification: Climbing birds
  • Family and genus: Order Noctuidae, Family Noctuidae, Genus Noctuidae

Vital signs data

  • Body length: No verification information available.
  • Weight: No verification information available.
  • Lifespan: No verification data available.

Significant features

Distribution and Habitat

It is distributed in south-central Africa (including the southern Arabian Peninsula and the entire African continent south of the Sahara Desert (Tropic of Cancer)).

Appearance

Details are unknown.

Detailed introduction

The brown-cheeked nightjar, scientifically known as *Caprimulgus rufigena*, is also called the Rufous-cheeked Nightjar. Its specific habits are unknown.

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