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Vik's Gallery: Spotted Nightjar (2/5)
CAPRIMULGIFORMES: Eurostopodidae
Eurostopodus argus
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© Vik Dunis 2009
Wathe Flora and Fauna Reserve, VIC (May, 2009)
The name "Nightjar" apparently has nothing to do with receptacles for nocturnal pees but relates to the supposedly jarring call of the bird at night.
Spotted Nightjar
Spotted Nightjar
Spotted Nightjar
Spotted Nightjar
Spotted Nightjar