The hind-neck collar is similar in size and colour in the two species. Hi This nightjar was photographed on a night drive from Punda Maria camp in northern Kruger national park. a small European and large Rufous-cheeked can be similar in size). A few years ago Ronel and I found ourselves on a bird ringing camp at Ndumo in northern Zululand, South Africa. P5 may show a faint spot pattern. I will send you an image if you could let me have your email please. Spots are white in males and buff in females. Another useful character to assess is relative primary projection, i.e. 5, D). Confusion risks: Even in non-breeding plumage males should not cause identification problems. All the specimen photographs are by my friend Jason Boyce. General ground colour and markings on upperparts. Most other species have P9 and P8 longest and about equal, and P10 and P7 close. However, the outer web white patches are placed right on the emarginated feather edges, so that they are thinner distally than proximally, i.e. White tail spots smaller. The main bedroom has wooden floors and is fitted is with a double bed, a flat-screen TV with the full DStv package. Inner webs of P6-P10 (and sometimes P5) have white patches, largest on P7 and P8. The breast feathers have blackish bases and buff tips, making the chest look dark with bold buff spots. The approximate size, shape and colour of the spots. 2005). Females lack any white or buff on the outer tail. 5, A). Normally fairly easily differentiated by Fiery-necked’s broader black centres to scapulars, with only narrow creamy outer margins, giving it a black-spotted (instead of streaky) appearance. Easily distinguished from Swamp by less black-spotted appearance, head patterning, tail markings, larger size, longer tail and wing, and more prominent pale covert tips on the folded wing. Fiery-necked). The white on the outer web of T5 is on average 2.9 mm shorter than on the inner web (cf. Lastly, Swamp looks notable short-tailed, whereas the opposite is true in Square-tailed. In addition to the latter, it forms a species complex with the Montane and Ruwenzori nightjars. A medium-sized nightjar of open savanna and semi-arid plains. The primary projection is long. Accomplishment? Aug 4, 2015 - The former Stellenbosch Birdclub lives on in this private website by Rosemarie Breuer Books.It shows photo galleries by reknown photographers and gives bird names in Latin, English, Afrikaans and German. Variation: Minor. Even at a glance this species can usually be identified by its distinctly black-spotted appearance, due to the black-centered scapulars with only narrow cream fringes. Female: Females may cause identification problems. They are found around the world, hunt in low light, and feed on large flying insects. On Fiery-necked the white wing spots are situated right on the emarginated feather edges, which gives the spots a pinched looks (spots are situated proximal to the emargination and thus appear broader in Rufous-cheeked). We also discuss structural features that do not require actual measurements, such as primary projection, tail:wing ratio, posture, size and body shape. Forms a superspecies with European Nightjar, and separating these two species is arguably the most difficult problem in a southern African context. Greater Striped Swallow. Nightjar Photo Gallery. The remainder of T4 and T5 is coarsely barred black and buff. The rictal bristles are white-based in Fiery-necked, but all-dark in Rufous-cheeked. when sitting on a road, they often look large with bulky and broad but flat heads, that seem to “blend smoothly” into their shoulders. The checks, malar stripe and chin are brownish rufous, and profusely mottled. However, Pennant-winged has a broad reddish collar, is generally browner (less grey), has bolder and redder bars on the flight feathers, and has a narrow buff trailing edge on the wing. Female Rufous-cheeked has prominent albeit buff-tinged wing spots whereas these are much reduced in female European. Swamp: This species has prominent white spots on inner and outer webs of three feathers (P7-P9), and also on inner web of P10. The North American relatives of nightjars … Research into the potential adverse effects of prolonged exposure to strong artificial lights on nightjars’ eyes is limited. Juveniles may also lack the characteristic tail and wing spots of adults, or have much fainter versions of these markings. It ranges from coastal Kenya southwards to the southern regions of Tanzania, the D.R.C. 7), and usefully, show distinct differences between most species. Registered User . I present it to you here in full! New birds in Southern Africa: A tale of two lists, Faansie’s Bird Book – a fully fledged field guide…for kids. Presence, colour and width of hind-neck / nape collar. A few beige or buff feathers may be visible on the hind-neck, but there is no distinct rufous or buff collar. Male Rufous-cheeked has white spots on four primaries (P7-P10), whereas European only has white spots on three primaries (P8-P10); in Rufous-cheeked three (rarely four) white spots may be visible on the outer webs when the wing is folded, but in European normally only 1-2 (sometimes none) are visible, and the white spots are situated further down (distally) on the wing, about halfway between the last tertial and the wing tip. They spend the summer months here before migrating back south during September. 7); but shape transforms at night (as discussed in Size and structure, above). The post-juvenile moult is partial, involving the body feathers and wing coverts but not the remiges or rectrices. Uniquely, the bases of the rictal bristles are white (see Fig. The secondaries have narrow paler tips, creating a diffuse pale trailing edge. Pennant-winged Nightjars appear to be “all wings” with relatively small heads and weak, pointed bills; they often hold the wings slightly drooped, with the carpal joint (i.e. In addition they have buff-tipped secondaries that create a pale trailing band. Several conservation and ethics agencies recommend that spotlighting be kept to a minimum, and that red filters and indirect lighting will help reduce discomfort to the subject. Traditionally, southern African nightjars are typically divided into two groups: large species with a wing length of more than 176 mm viz. A few scapular feathers may show broader cream outer edges reminiscent of other nightjar species, but the overall impression is not of a neatly lined-up cream band running parallel to the wing. Location: West Midlands, UK. Its distinctive and frequently uttered call is rendered as 'good-lord-deliver-us'. Identification of non-vocalising nightjars presents a considerable problem, and is traditionally based virtually exclusively on careful in-hand evaluation of plumage details, morphology, and structural ratios. In particularly, we hope that birders, guides and researchers will rigorously field test our suggestions, and we welcome any comments, queries and critique. Fiery-necked, Rufous-cheeked, Square-tailed and Swamp. Variation: Okavango race carpi is overall slightly larger, greyer and paler than south-eastern populations (Chittenden et al. They have small buff tips to the coverts and secondaries, in the latter case forming a narrow buff trailing edge on the wing. European also has more distinct grey or buff mottling on the tips of the primaries. In addition, the length of the white patch on the outer web is almost always markedly shorter than on the inner web. Johann South Africa “Wonderful setting and extra accommodating owner. Cederkloof Photographic Retreat: 5-7 October 2018. In the words of Cramp et al. 1). In particular, the size, position and number of the contrasting white or buff spots on the outer primaries and the pale apical patches on the two outer rectrices of most species are useful in identification. The wing coverts are marked with small, pearly spots. Bogey bird? Jason Boyce is a semi-professional guitarist in his church’s band. Few countries can match it for variety and diversity in attractions, activities and cultural groups. Female Europeans, that lack tail and wing spots, can easily be mistaken for female Pennant-winged, which is similar in size and wing length. The fiery-necked nightjar (Caprimulgus pectoralis) is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae, which occurs in Africa south of the equator. 8-21). They are large and long-winged, with small heads and pointed bills. African Pitta (local); Spoon-billed Sandpiper (world). We are indebted to Joe Grosel for sharing his vast field experience of nightjars, as well his excellent photographs. In general, Rufous-cheeked is a warmer, richer-coloured bird, whereas European has cooler greyer colour tones. At night, e.g. Pop in for a Zulu Blonde Export Ale at The Happy George Bar in The George Hotel. This bar is often infused with subtle mottling, and is not bordered by rufous and black feathers; some male Europeans and many females appear to lack white on the throat altogether (see Fig. Page created - November 4, 2015. Thus, likewise, three white patches are normally visible on the folded wing. See also under European and Pennant-winged. Identification of the remaining three species (Swamp, Freckled and Pennant-winged), which are either highly range-restricted, or have sufficiently distinct plumage to facilitate confident identification, is addressed briefly. Variation: Four subspecies occur (see Fig. The crown feathers are black with rufous edges. (1985), “nightjar identification is as much a matter of fortune as of effort or knowledge; all species are essentially crepuscular and observation is difficult even in occasional diurnal discoveries, as the birds use astonishingly cryptic plumage to disappear against many backgrounds, even at point-blank range”. Did you know? The most important characters to check are: Square-tailed: This species and Swamp Nightjar are the only two in which (virtually) the entire outer web of T5 is white in males or buff in females. Female: Wing spots are buff (not white), and the tail pattern is less striking, with a narrow buff outer panel on T5 and T4 and a variable pale tip, and the rest of the feathers coarsely barred in black and buff. Unlike the similar Rufous-cheeked Nightjar, the T5 spot is noticeably larger than the T4 spot (average difference 6.8 mm in European, 0.9 mm in Rufous-cheeked). c. 7.3 mm (4-12 mm) longer on the inner web than the outer web. A small percentage of males also show a <1 mm wide white edge on the outer web of P10, but this is quickly worn off after moulting. The latter also has the outer edges of the primaries flecked with buff along most of the length of the feather; Rufous-cheeked lacks these flecks and notches. Comfortable beds, full DSTV, water mist fan , nice coffee with fresh milk, etc all add up to a great stay.” Iker Spain “The owner has been really really nice with us. While modern digital cameras now enable birders to easily photograph these birds in high resolution, the currently available literature does not always enable correct identification regardless of the clarity of a photograph. There is quite often a pale band or fringe along a large section of the outer edge of P10; this is broadest (2-3 mm) opposite the wing spots. The white spot on the inner web of P10 is large: 21 mm (range 16-26), extending all the way across the inner web. northern Limpopo or parts of KwaZulu-Natal), we do not place too much emphasis on habitat preference and distribution, for which readers are referred to Fry et al. In Fiery-necked both sexes have white in the wing and tail; female Europeans lack white in the wing and tail, but female Fiery-necked and male European are comparable. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Extensive white in wing of male could momentarily suggest much larger male Pennant-winged, but Square-tailed is much smaller, has a white outer tail, a more sharply defined trailing edge on the wing, more obvious wing covert markings and a much narrower wing. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a Page. White patches on the throat play an important social role in courtship and calling, and are thus more likely to be flared out in Rufous-cheeked than in the non-breeding European. Common Nighthawk. Given a sufficient view the tail pattern is also diagnostic: while T4 has no white or buff, T5 has a fully white or buff outer web, together with a pale tip on the inner web. horizontal bar below “shoulder”). Young birds, already independent and capable of flight, are often noticeably smaller than their parents. The unit has two fully antique furnished bedrooms. 1,508 likes. Characters are first assessed individually, followed by a summary for each species. Variation: Minor; probably linked to colour of rocks. For distinctions from Fiery-necked, Rufous-cheeked and European see those species. About a decade later, I tackled this question again, which resulted in an article entitled ‘Spot the difference – a guide to correctly identifying a quiet nightjar’ in the July/August edition of African Birdlife magazine. Most species have strongly contrasting white or buff apical tail patches on the outer two rectrices (T4 and T5). Female: Like male, but wing spots, tail sides and shoulder bar buff-tinged. The Nightjar Travel team has spent more than two decades exploring South Africa! European: Due to the polytypic nature of this species, the scapular pattern is highly variable. Lesser Nighthawk. 1988). Great stuff guys- would have been fabulously handy back in 1998 ! The number of spots visible on folded wing (thus on the outer webs of the primaries). Toes and legs long, and often seems to stand rather higher above the ground than other species. Rufous-cheeked, above). Readers should be warned that the challenge of identifying silent nightjars under field conditions should not be under-estimated. Females have a similar pattern in buff. 13). Female: Like male, but wing and tail spots may be faintly washed buff (Fry et al. Offering a garden and garden view, The Nightjar is located in Colchester, 11 miles from St Croix Island Marine Reserve and 2.1 miles from Sundays River Boat Launch and Picnic. From art and history to food and wine, wildlife and nature, nightlife, shopping and even places of worship – there is so much on offer to attract, entice and entertain. European: This long-winged species has the least distinctive wing spots (indeed, many females lack any hint of wing spots altogether). The fiery-necked nightjar (Caprimulgus pectoralis) is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae, which occurs in Africa south of the equator. 10 visits. I hoe you are well. The pale band covers most of the outer web, extending to the feather tip, and may even extend partly up the inner web as well (thus isolating the black centre). Favourite bird? The breast is generally slightly darker and more rich in colour (not soft grey with marbling), and the belly tends to be more clearly barred and thus not as clearly demarcated from the breast as in Rufous-cheeked (but variable). It is replaced in the tropics by a near relative, the black-shouldered nightjar. The identification of nightjars is arguably one of the most challenging dilemmas faced by birders. Told from Freckled by smaller size and more pronounced markings. People. Females usually lack distinctive wing spots, but some birds show indistinct dark buff, speckled patches covering 50-70% of the inner webs of P8-P10; no buff patches are discernable on the outer webs. Female: As male, but the wing spots are buff instead of white. Even when these are lost by late summer, males are still easily identifiable by the broad white band running through the bases of most of the primaries, as well as the absurdly flared wing. As in European, the scapulars have broad pointed black central streaks, broad cream outer webs and darker mottled inner webs; the latter creates a distinctly darker oval contrasting with the paler back. Posts: 15 Nightjar ID - Kruger Park, South Africa. Read "Nightjars A Guide to Nightjars and related birds" by Nigel Cleere available from Rakuten Kobo. However, European has longer primary projection (39% of wing length, vs. 32% in Rufous-cheeked), and generally appears more elongated. Each feather has an extensive black centre contrasting strongly with a very broad and extensive cream or golden orange band. the differences in length of the various primaries, may also prove informative. In addition to the latter, it forms a species complex with the Montane and Ruwenzori nightjars.[2]. The first thing that we learned about a bird ringing camp, is that there really isn’t much actual camping. Swamp has less extensive white/buff on the primaries (none on P6 or P5). As nocturnal visual hunters, nightjars have excellent eyesight and consequently, they are easily blinded with a spotlight and captured by hand or netted. Nevertheless, some identification clues may still be discernable through careful observation of birds at rest, especially if the wing is slightly drooped. South Africa is a vast and extremely fascinating country that packs a powerful tourist punch. On one evening the team caught a nondescript nightjar, and perhaps not unexpectedly, a massive argument about its identity ensued. Variation: The western C. r. damarensis is slightly smaller and generally paler. The spots are situated well inside of the emargination on P8 and P9, thus lacking the distinct “pinched” appearance of Fiery-necked’s spots. Most of the traits that distinguish Fiery-necked and Rufous-cheeked are also applicable to Fiery-necked vs. European. Building upon the excellent work of Jackson and other authors of in-hand identification keys, we hope that our initial investigation presented here will motivate birders to observe nightjars more closely. Other species: In order to effectively camouflage in its rocky haunts, Freckled Nightjar lacks any distinctive contrasting patterns above, although it may show a few scattered greyish buff flecks on the scapulars. The hind-neck collar is broader and less yellowish than in Square-tailed, and the ear-coverts are darker and richer rufous. Despite its name, rather drab and greyish overall, with the rufous on the cheeks and ear-coverts not as striking as in Fiery-necked. Birdwatchers take the annual trip up to Punda Maria rest camp in Kruger in November as this is possibly the best place in South Africa to see the bird. These marks, together with the apical tail spots, probably play an important role as an intraspecific visual signal in this nocturnal family. We set out to answer this question by examining approximately 400 study skins of the seven southern African nightjar species in the collection of the Ditsong National Museum of Natural History (DNMNH): Jackson (2000) cautioned that nightjar plumage patterns evolved for camouflage and not as species-specific characters, and varies greatly within species, geographically and individually, to the extent that identification keys placing too much emphasis on plumage are unreliable. He also provided many useful comments on the manuscript. A large and robust nightjar normally encountered near rocky slopes. The males, and sometimes females, often have white markings in the wing or tail. Confusion risks: Distribution and habitat overlaps widely with the migratory Rufous-cheeked, which is usually the main confusion species. Retained juvenile wing and tail feathers may thus assist in separating first-years from the otherwise similar adults. the lesser coverts, but are situated further down along the body (more or less above the middle of the folded wing), being attached to the skin at the base of the humerus, not the radius (see Fig. Would you be able to identify a nightjar from one primary? Particularly important characters to adjudicate are: A medium-sized nightjar with a large head, broad shoulders and thick neck, giving it a “bull-necked” look. If visible, the size of the spot on the underside of P10 on the “back” wing. Black spots on upperparts could lead to confusion with Fiery-necked. With practice, even subtle details such as placement of wing spots, size of patches on outer tail feathers and scapular patterns should be apparent in such situations. Sings from the ground. Freckled has somewhat similar grey marbling above, but is otherwise much plainer and larger. The rooms will provide guests with a desk and an electric tea pot. Its distinctive and frequently uttered call is rendered as 'good-lord-deliver-us'. Especially plain grey variants of European could be confused with the similar-sized Freckled, but still have more prominent markings on the scapulars, wing coverts and face. Only P9 is obviously emarginated in this species (P8 very gently), and the spots are situated inside (proximally) of the emargination. I certainly envisage a long and successful relationship between Africa Unlocked and Nightjar Training and can happily recommend them to anyone who wishes to develop their tourism and guiding aspect of their company in a positive, energetic and proactive manner. Species text in The Atlas of Southern African Birds, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fiery-necked_nightjar&oldid=933113479, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 30 December 2019, at 01:32. She helped us during our days at her house and not only,she has been really helpfull during the entire journey through whatsapp. Build stocky. However, most individuals are almost indistinguishable from Rufous-cheeked (compare C and D, Fig. Currently you have JavaScript disabled. The gape is fringed with rictal bristles with white bases. “shoulder”) projecting forwards. Conversely, in male Fiery-necked the white tail spots cover nearly 40% of the tail, so that in the field it looks like half the tail is white in Fiery-necked. 1). Rufous-cheeked is obviously smaller and shorter-winged when directly compared, but a small female European and large male Rufous-cheeked can appear similar in size in the field. Although both species have most of the outer web of T5 pale, Square-tailed has a smaller portion of the inner web of T5 pale than Swamp, and has no pale markings on T4. About The Nightjar A self-catering flatlet, ideally located on the owner's property. Attracted to electric lights. Readers are advised to familiarise themselves with the nightjar morphology diagram (Fig. A large, long-winged migrant that is widespread in lightly wooded habitats, and may even roost in plantations and gardens in urban areas. Fiery-necked has much narrower and less conspicuous pale bands on the lower border of the scapulars and median coverts, and is generally less clearly patterned than Square-tailed overall. Most individuals are predominately grey in colour, and lack the warm tones of many Afrotropical nightars (but see Variation below). Migratory species (e.g. The white submoustachial stripe is fairly prominent. Rufous-cheeked Nightjars are intermediate in shape. Males have smallish white spots on three primaries, although usually only 1-2 (sometimes zero) small white patches are visible on the folded wing; the wing spots are situated quite far down (distally) on the wing, usually about halfway between the last tertial and the wing tip. Africa Asia Australia/Oceania Europe North/Central America South America NH Species. why is it that i have only ONCE seen information ,on the very interesting charictoristic of the nightjar with reference ti the reason for its Whiskers < and the reason for them, and also how it deals with the problem of the insects , that get caught in the whiskers, when the the bird is hawking for insects,?, so come on let the people know, they will never guess, thank you. The extent of cream or off-white markigns on the outer web. This methodology has given rise to a number of dichotomous identification keys e.g. However, there is much individual variation, and overlap and intergradation between these forms (see Fig. Hours . Habits: A sociable, polygynous species that may be found in flocks or loose associations that roost, display and migrate together. The back contrasts relatively little with the scapulars. European may have a few scattered buff feathers on the hind-neck, but never a complete collar. Close-up, shows fine grey and black marbling, with a few scattered large creamy spots (like lichens growing on granite). That species is much more vividly patterned, with extensive pale panels on the outer tail, a broad pale trailing edge on the wing, more prominent covert tips, extensive crossbars on the upperparts, much more white/buff in the wing, a complete buff hind-neck collar, and more black on the central crown. Freckled told from female Pennant-winged by the former’s white wing spots, white tail spots of male, and plainer, greyer plumage. Also has uniquely patterned upperparts (including scapulars), with scattered black spots in the form of stars, diamonds or Christmas trees, usually with white or buff tips giving it a scaly or spotty appearance. Patterns on tips of tertials and wing coverts, and in particular median wing coverts (i.e. However, the amount of white visible on the outer webs when the wing is folded varies considerably. Order Caprimulgiformes Family Caprimulgidae The family Caprimulgidae contains the Nightjars. Many individuals, particularly of the fervidus race, also show much rufous or brown on the outer webs. Most birders will be familiar with this iconic, awe-inspiring bird, the Pennant-winged Nightjar, Macrodipteryx vexillarius. Lastly we hope that by presenting an alternative to catching nightjars and identifying them in-hand, disturbance to these bizarre and extraordinary birds will be limited in future. Square-tailed Nightjars typically appear small and rather delicate, with small heads; one observer compared the giss of this species to a “tennis ball into which a tail has been stuck”. Rufous-cheeked: In this rather subtly marked species, each scapular feather has three colour patterns: a narrow plain cream line on the outer web; a black, sharply pointed black central streak; and a dark grey-brown or faintly rufous-mottled inner web. In general, birds in the Western and Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal are considerably darker and more heavily barred below (see also Table 1). Around 150 of the most common birds of the northern provinces of south Africa have been recorded during the month of December (South African summer). At night when we drove down from the Hill and back to the lodge at dusk, Nightjars with pennants would fly along in front of us, hawking for moths. The crown is mostly black, bordered below by a prominent spotted white supercilium, offset against the dark face. Plumage adapted for camouflage on rock surfaces; as such, lacks wing bars or other prominent markings, appearing plain dark grey or nearly black from a distance. In male Square-tailed the entire outer web is white, as is the tip of the inner vane; the white may extent as a narrow fringe partway up the inner edge of the inner web too. (2005). The plumage of this small species of nightjar is fairly colourful with marked contrasts. In Rufous-cheeked (especially males), there are two clearly separated, bold white patches on the throat that form triangles pointed towards the bill base. Swamp Nightjars are stocky and squat, but tend to sit high on their long legs; they also have noticeably shorter tails than other nightjars (but beware of shorter-tailed juveniles). Traditional identification methods typically rely heavily on the size, colour, extent and placement of such wing spots, but for accurate adjudication, the bird needs to be captured and examined in-hand. 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