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Star-spotted Nightjar

Star-spotted Nightjar (Caprimulgus stellatus)

MarcellC
Dec 23, 2010
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baringo caprimulgus kenya nightjar

Habitat: arid, acacia, rocky

Location: Lake Baringo, Kenya

Date taken: 7 December 2010

Scientific name: Caprimulgus stellatus

Equipment used: Canon 400D, Canon 70-300mm IS

Outrageous! What a bird!

Supporter

Wow! super cryptic. A bizarre looking bird, even for a Caprimulgid. Great find, capture and photo!

I am impressed you found it!!!

Martin

Thanks all. Finding credit has to go to the local guide Francis. Amazing camouflage and quite a stunner yes.

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Category: Africa

Added by: MarcellC

Date added: Dec 23, 2010

View count: 304

Comment count: 4

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