Pennant-winged Nightjar
Macrodipteryx (Caprimulgus) vexillarius
Macrodipteryx (Caprimulgus) vexillarius
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Pennant-winged Nightjar Macrodipteryx (Caprimulgus) vexillarius |
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The male pennant-winged nightjar develops spectacular long white wing streamers during breeding season. This upper photo of a male in breeding plumage was taken in the early morning along the eastern shore of Lake Tanganyika, courtesy of David Lubbe. The lower bird was seen in the Nalika WMA, Courtesy of Lily Shallom. Click the link to see a video of a bird in flight. |
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