Egyptian Nightjar

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The Egyptian Nightjar breeds in North Africa and the Middle East. When the bird hides itself in the sand, it can hardly be seen because of its light-brown colour.

Wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caprimulgus_aegyptius

Map:

http://eol.org/pages/1178144/maps

Scientific name:

Caprimulgus aegyptius

Presence in western Europe:

None

More information

Size:

Blackbird

Birdtype:

songbirds

Main colour:

Light grey,

Light brown

Beak colour:

Grey

Beak shape:

Thin and short

Crown colour:

Light brown

Breast colour:

Light brown

Belly colour:

Light brown

Throat colour:

Light brown

Rump colour:

Light brown

Upperwing colour:

Light brown

Underwing colour:

Brown

Wing shape:

Pointed

Leg colour:

Grey

Leg shape:

Songbird

Tail colour:

Light brown

Tail shape:

Square long