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Birdsong field guide

Andaman Nightjar

Caprimulgus andamanicus

The Andaman Nightjar is a medium-sized nocturnal bird endemic to the Andaman archipelago, distinguished by its cryptic brown plumage and rapid vocalizations.

What it sounds like

A rapid, repetitive 'tyok-tyok-tyok' or 'chuk-chuk-chuk' delivered at a steady tempo.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Arun Singh · IndiaCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

It was historically classified as a subspecies of the Large-tailed Nightjar but was elevated to species status based on distinct vocal differences.
The species exhibits sexual dimorphism, with males possessing more prominent white patches on the wings and outer tail feathers than females.
Its plumage provides exceptional camouflage, mimicking dead leaves and bark to protect it while roosting on the forest floor during the day.
This nightjar is an island endemic, found specifically on the Andaman Islands and notably absent from the neighboring Nicobar chain.
It is an aerial insectivore that typically hunts during dusk and dawn, sallying out to capture moths and beetles in flight.

Habitat

Tropical moist lowland forests, forest edges, and secondary scrubland.

Range

Andaman Islands, India.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Bates's NightjarCaprimulgus batesi Bonaparte's NightjarCaprimulgus concretus Chirruping NightjarCaprimulgus griseatus Donaldson Smith's NightjarCaprimulgus donaldsoni Egyptian NightjarCaprimulgus aegyptius Eurasian NightjarCaprimulgus europaeus Fiery-necked NightjarCaprimulgus pectoralis Freckled NightjarCaprimulgus tristigma

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