Nightjars
Order: Caprimulgiformes. Family: Caprimulgidae
Nightjars are medium-sized nocturnal birds with long wings, short legs and very short bills that usually nest on the ground. Their soft plumage is cryptically coloured to resemble bark or leaves. There are about 91 species worldwide, 4 in Britain.
| Common name | Binomial | Status |
|---|---|---|
| European Nightjar | Caprimulgus europaeus | A breeding summer visitor |
| Red-necked Nightjar | Caprimulgus ruficollis | A rare vagrant |
| Egyptian Nightjar | Caprimulgus aegyptius | A rare vagrant |
| Common Nighthawk | Chordeiles minor | A rare vagrant |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Great Britain