Savanna Nightjar
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Savanna Nightjar

Caprimulgus affinis

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered Endemic
<5% · Rare
overall probability at Kerinci Seblat National Park
22 Verified records at Kerinci Seblat National Park
September Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's active during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

The savanna nightjar (Caprimulgus affinis), also known as allied nightjar or Franklin's nightjar, is a species of nightjar found in South and Southeast Asia. The IUCN Red List has assessed the species to be of least concern because it has a large range and its population trend is stable. As other nightjars, this nocturnal bird is characterised by its large eyes, gaping mouth and excellent camouflage. It can be distinguished from similar south Asian nightjar species, like the chirruping nightjar, by its unique vocalisations. Wikipedia →

<5% of wildlife watchers report a Savanna Nightjar sighting in Kerinci Seblat National Park, based on 22 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

Closest Relatives at Kerinci Seblat National Park

Salvadori's Nightjar
LC

Salvadori's Nightjar

Bird

Caprimulgus pulchellus

5–10% · With luck
Large-tailed Nightjar
LC

Large-tailed Nightjar

☀️🌙 Day & Night Bird

Caprimulgus macrurus

<5% · Rare
Sumatran Frogmouth
LC

Sumatran Frogmouth

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Batrachostomus poliolophus

20–30% · Possible
Large Frogmouth
VU

Large Frogmouth

Bird

Batrachostomus auritus

Insufficient data
Sunda Frogmouth
LC

Sunda Frogmouth

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Batrachostomus cornutus

Insufficient data

📅 Monthly Probability

<5
Jan
<5
Feb
<5
Mar
<5
Apr
<5
May
<5
Jun
<5
Jul
<5
Aug
10–20
Sep
<5
Oct
<5
Nov
<5
Dec

☀️ When They're Spotted

Most active during daytime hours (6am–6pm) · across all parks (global)

☀️Diurnal
☀️🌙🌙12am6am12pm6pm12am

Global Distribution

Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.

where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is)  ·  parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Probability
1 Way Kambas National Park 🇮🇩 Indonesia
30–40%
2 Bali Barat National Park 🇮🇩 Indonesia
30–40%
3 Satpura National Park 🇮🇳 India
10–20%
4 Bandhavgarh National Park 🇮🇳 India
5–10%
5 Royal Bardia National Park 🇳🇵 Nepal
5–10%
6 Ranthambore National Park 🇮🇳 India
5–10%
7 Kerinci Seblat National Park 🇮🇩 Indonesia
<5%
8 Mudumalai National Park 🇮🇳 India
<5%
9 Kanha National Park 🇮🇳 India
<5%
10 Doi Inthanon National Park 🇹🇭 Thailand
<5%
11 Jim Corbett National Park 🇮🇳 India
<5%
12 Periyar National Park 🇮🇳 India
<5%
13 Chitwan National Park 🇳🇵 Nepal
<5%
14 Royal Manas National Park 🇧🇹 Bhutan
<5%
15 Taroko National Park 🇹🇼 Taiwan
<5%
16 Keoladeo National Park 🇮🇳 India
Insufficient data
17 Kaziranga National Park 🇮🇳 India
Insufficient data
18 Khao Yai National Park 🇹🇭 Thailand
Insufficient data

Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Savanna Nightjar in Kerinci Seblat National Park?

About 4% of wildlife watchers report a Savanna Nightjar sighting in Kerinci Seblat National Park, based on 22 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Savanna Nightjar in Kerinci Seblat National Park?

September has the highest sighting rate for Savanna Nightjar in Kerinci Seblat National Park in our monthly data.

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