Sykes's Nightjar

Caprimulgus mahrattensis

The Sykes's nightjar, Sykes' nightjar, Sind nightjar or Sindh nightjar is a nightjar species found in northwestern South Asia. This species has a large range with stable population size and therefore has been listed as "Least Concern" with no prediction of substantial human influence on their habitats in the near future.

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