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Band-winged Nightjar
Stanley Jones

Band-winged Nightjar (Systellura longirostris)

Band-winged Nightjar (Systellura longirostris subsp. ruficervix) Sexes similar. Day roost. Along the road from Baeza to Narupa, Napo Province, Ecuador. Rain forest, subtropical elevational zone at ca. 1,400 m (4,593 ft) elevation. Foothills of the eastern-slope of the Andes overlooking Rio Pocono Valley.
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Habitat
Rain forest, subtropical elevational zone at ca. 1,400 m (4,593 ft) elevation. Foothills of the eastern-slope of the Andes overlooking Rio Pocono Valley.
Location
Along the road from Baeza to Narupa, Napo Province, Ecuador.
Date taken
January 2016
Scientific name
Systellura longirostris
Equipment used
Canon
KC Foggin
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Wow Stanley! Only the third image of this Nightjar to be seen in the BF Gallery and what a wonderful capture it is guy.
 
delia todd
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Opus Editor
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Ooooh my!!! What a great find for you Stanley.

A super picture - very well done my friend.
 
S K Gudi
How did you even spot it in that camouflage? Great spotting & a superb close up shot, Stanley!! tfs.
 
Scridifer
Supporter
A fantastic spot and a wonderful capture of this rare Nightjar! Absolutely brilliant Stanley, tfs!

Chris
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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