Golden Nightjar
Caprimulgus eximiusTemminck, CJ, 1826
English (US) Golden Nightjar
The Golden Nightjar (Caprimulgus eximius) is a bird species documented in the AviList Global Avian Checklist. On BirdGuides.io, 1 professional guide specialise in helping birdwatchers observe this species. It belongs to the family Caprimulgidae (Nightjars and Nighthawks) in the order Caprimulgiformes. Best destinations: Senegal.
- Scientific name
- Caprimulgus eximius
- Order
- Caprimulgiformes
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern
- English (US)
- Golden Nightjar
- Described by
- Temminck, CJ, 1826
- Expert guides
- 1
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Best Countries to See Golden Nightjar
Recognised subspecies
The AviList checklist recognises 2 subspecies for this species.
- Caprimulgus eximius simplicior
- Caprimulgus eximius eximius
Taxonomic history
- Described by
- Temminck, CJ, 1826
- Type locality
- Sennar.
- Original description
- Nouveau recueil de planches coloriées d'oiseaux, pour servir de suite et de complément aux planches enluminées de Buffon livr.67, vol.4 pl.398
Nomenclatural data from the AviList checklist, quoted in the language of the original sources.
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Nubian Nightjar
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Sykes's Nightjar
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Large-tailed Nightjar
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Timor Nightjar
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Andaman Nightjar
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Mees's Nightjar
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Jerdon's Nightjar
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Philippine Nightjar
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