
European Nightjar
The European nightjar, Eurasian nightjar or just nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus) is a crepuscular and nocturnal bird in the nightjar family that breeds across most of Europe and temperate Asia.
Informazioni sulla specie
Most records Nov to Mar
When European Nightjar sightings peak, from open records. Outside these months it is seen less often, not never.
Curve from 188 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property and not from this province. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.
KwaZulu-Natal and beyond
Provinces where European Nightjar is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
188 records, iNaturalist
Parchi in cui gli host segnalano: European Nightjar
Strutture che sostengono una causa
In tutto il Limpopo
Avvistato spesso · Birder Friendly · Bioma: Savana · Makalani palm · Ana tree
Sostiene BirdLife South Africa
Da R 17,120 a notte
Avvistato spesso · Birder Friendly · Bioma: Savana · Makalani palm · Ana tree
Sostiene BirdLife South Africa
Da R 11,820 a notte
Avvistato spesso · Birder Friendly · Bioma: Savana · Makalani palm · Ana tree
Sostiene BirdLife South Africa
Da R 8,380 a notte
Avvistato spesso · Birder Friendly · Bioma: Savana · Leopard · Spotted hyena
Sostiene BirdLife South Africa
Da R 11,820 a notte
European Nightjar: segnalato qui · Bioma: Savana · Baobab · Cheetah
Da R 1,670 a notte
Birder Friendly · Bioma: Praterie · Bushbuck
Sostiene BirdLife South Africa
Da R 1,500 a notte
Birder Friendly · Bioma: Foresta
Sostiene BirdLife South Africa
Da R 1,512 a notte
Bioma: Savana · Lion · Leopard
Prezzo su richiesta
Bioma: Savana · Giraffe · Cheetah
Sostiene DAKTARI Bush School
Da R 1,100 a notte
Bioma: Savana · Giraffe · African elephant
Sostiene DAKTARI Bush School e un’altra causa
Prezzo su richiesta
Bioma: Savana
Sostiene DAKTARI Bush School
Da R 2,000 a notte
Birder Friendly · Bioma: Savana
Sostiene DAKTARI Bush School
Da R 1,500 a notte
Bioma: Savana · Lion · Leopard
Prezzo su richiesta
Birder Friendly · Bioma: Savana · Ana tree
Sostiene BirdLife South Africa
Da R 4,000 a notte
Birder Friendly · Bioma: Savana
Sostiene BirdLife South Africa
Da R 650 a notte
Bioma: Savana · Lion · Leopard
Prezzo su richiesta
Bioma: Savana
Sostiene DAKTARI Bush School
Da R 6,400 a notte
Bioma: Savana · Ana tree
Sostiene DAKTARI Bush School
Da R 3,278 a notte
Bioma: Savana · Lion · Leopard
Prezzo su richiesta
Bioma: Savana · Flaky bark thorn · Leadwood
Da R 379 a notte
Bioma: Savana · Blue wildebeest · Cheetah
Da R 331 a notte
Bioma: Savana · Lion · Leopard
Prezzo su richiesta
Bioma: Savana · Knobthorn · Leadwood
Da R 1,445 a notte
Bioma: Savana · Delagoa thorn · Knobthorn
Da R 390 a notte
iSimangaliso wetlands, sand forest, and Sodwana reefs
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Quando e dove trovarlo: European Nightjar
Gli host hanno segnalato questa specie (European Nightjar) in strutture dentro o accanto a Kruger National Park.
Le ore migliori della giornata
- Al crepuscolo e dopo il tramonto. Ascolti i richiami; una torcia al campo o un safari notturno funzionano meglio.
- Di giorno. Appollaiato, ben nascosto.
Modi di osservare
Guidare in autonomia
Il Suo veicolo e il Suo ritmo, sulle strade del parco.
Dove lo segnalano gli host
Specie
Caprimulgus europaeus
Segnalazioni
188
Osservazioni su iNaturalist
Ogni prenotazione su Spekboom sostiene la conservazione.
Le domande dei viaggiatori
Una segnalazione significa che un host ha visto questa specie (European Nightjar) nella struttura o nei dintorni. Non è mai una garanzia di avvistamento.
Which parks and reserves are best for the European Nightjar in Limpopo?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the European Nightjar at stays in or beside Kruger National Park. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
Where can you see the European Nightjar in South Africa?
The European Nightjar is most recorded in KwaZulu-Natal (39% of records), Limpopo (26% of records), Mpumalanga (17% of records), based on 188 iNaturalist observations. 5 places to stay on Spekboom in Limpopo have recorded the European Nightjar on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the European Nightjar?
Sightings of the European Nightjar peak from Nov to Mar, based on 188 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the European Nightjar?
The European nightjar, Eurasian nightjar or just nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus) is a crepuscular and nocturnal bird in the nightjar family that breeds across most of Europe and temperate Asia. The Latin generic name refers to the old myth that the nocturnal nightjar suckled goats, causing them to cease to give milk.
























