Caprimulgus madagascariensis Sganzin, 1840 is a animal in the Caprimulgidae family, order Caprimulgiformes, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Caprimulgus madagascariensis Sganzin, 1840

Caprimulgus madagascariensis Sganzin, 1840

Caprimulgus madagascariensis, the Madagascar nightjar, is a Caprimulgidae species native to western Indian Ocean islands, living in moist lowland and montane forests.

Family
Genus
Caprimulgus
Order
Caprimulgiformes
Class
Aves

About Caprimulgus madagascariensis Sganzin, 1840

The Madagascar nightjar, also called the Madagascan nightjar, has the scientific name Caprimulgus madagascariensis. It is a nightjar species that belongs to the family Caprimulgidae. This species is native to Madagascar, Nosy Boraha, and Aldabra. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Chordata Aves Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgidae Caprimulgus

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