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Nightjars and Allies

Madagascar Nightjar

Caprimulgus madagascariensis

The Madagascar nightjar or Madagascan nightjar is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is native to Madagascar, Nosy Boraha and Aldabra. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.

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