Where does the Madagascar Nightjar live?
Caprimulgus madagascariensis has 4,912 records in 3 countries and territories, from 1878 to 2026. Most records come from Madagascar.
- 4,912 records
- 3 places
- 54 years recorded
- Aves class
AnimaliaChordataAvesCaprimulgiformesCaprimulgidaeCaprimulgus
When it is recorded
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Peak month: November. Records cluster in the months an animal is present and being looked for, so a summer peak can reflect observer effort as much as the animal.
Where it is recorded
| Place | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Madagascar | 4,889 | |
| Seychelles | 14 | |
| Moldova | 9 |
Related animals
Others in the family Caprimulgidae.
Status from the records: resident
Recorded across many years and months — an established presence. This is inferred from how many years and months the animal appears in, not from a range map — treat it as evidence, not a formal assessment.
Recorded across many years and months — an established presence. This is inferred from how many years and months the animal appears in, not from a range map — treat it as evidence, not a formal assessment.