Savanna Nightjar
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Savanna Nightjar

Caprimulgus affinis

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered Endemic
30–40% · Possible
overall probability at Way Kambas National Park
77 Verified records at Way Kambas National Park
May 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 →

30–40% of wildlife watchers report a Savanna Nightjar sighting in Way Kambas National Park, based on 77 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

Closest Relatives at Way Kambas National Park

Large-tailed Nightjar
LC

Large-tailed Nightjar

☀️🌙 Day & Night Bird

Caprimulgus macrurus

60–70% · Likely
Bonaparte's Nightjar
VU

Bonaparte's Nightjar

Bird

Caprimulgus concretus

10–20% · With luck
Malaysian Nightjar
LC

Malaysian Nightjar

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Lyncornis temminckii

30–40% · Possible
Sunda Frogmouth
LC

Sunda Frogmouth

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Batrachostomus cornutus

40–50% · Likely
Large Frogmouth
VU

Large Frogmouth

Bird

Batrachostomus auritus

20–30% · Possible
Gould's Frogmouth
NT

Gould's Frogmouth

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Batrachostomus stellatus

20–30% · Possible

📅 Monthly Probability

30–40
Jan
30–40
Feb
20–30
Mar
30–40
Apr
40–50
May
20–30
Jun
40–50
Jul
40–50
Aug
20–30
Sep
40–50
Oct
30–40
Nov
20–30
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 Way Kambas National Park?

About 34% of wildlife watchers report a Savanna Nightjar sighting in Way Kambas National Park, based on 77 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Savanna Nightjar in Way Kambas National Park?

May has the highest sighting rate for Savanna Nightjar in Way Kambas National Park in our monthly data.

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