Adult Nightjar Common Pauraque close up

Adult Nightjar Common Pauraque close up

Common Pauraque (Nyctidromus albicollis) Adult

Detailed close up photo of the Common Pauraque 

I was fortunate to run across this adult nightjar during an afternoon walk so able to capture it in good light conditions having been disturbed from thicket by cows. The detailed feathering pattern makes it near impossible to see on the woodland floor where it rests during the day.

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Common Pauraque (Nyctidromus albicollis) new born chicks

Common Pauraque (Nyctidromus albicollis) new born chicks

The Common Pauraque nests on the ground relying on its mottled colouration to avoid detection. Should danger approach the female will fly a short distance feigning a damaged wing to draw predators away from the nesting chicks.

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