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Camouflage
aloktewari

Camouflage (Caprimulgus indicus)

Jungle Nightjar
( Caprimulgus indicus )

... conspecific with
Grey Nightjar
( Caprimulgus jotaka ...
considered a sub sp. of
the former ...)

aka
Indian Jungle Nightjar

Taxonomy ... unstable

10 th image in
the Forum Gallery ...

Took it in
June 2013 ... never
posted anywhere

First in my BF- Gallery

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Keoladeo National Park
Bharatpur ; Rajasthan
India
28.06.2013
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Habitat
Mixed Wetland and Forest
Location
Keoladeo National Park ; Bharatpur ; Rajasthan : India
Date taken
28.06.2013
Scientific name
Caprimulgus indicus
delia todd
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Such wonderful detail you've got in his feathers Alok.

Nightjars are such wonderful birds, aren't they. Congratulations on getting a picture of this one into your Gallery - a super picture.
 
carann
Wow, Alok what fantastic detail in this stunning close-up !!! Congratulations on a first and this wonderful image of it.
 
tetoneon
Wow, how did you ever spot this one. A great capture, Alok, and thanks for sharing it.
 
KC Foggin
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
A beautiful closeup of this Nightjar Alok. Well captured.
 
Stanley Jones
Supporter
Brilliant close-up of this fabulous bird. As close as you are I can see this bird disappearing from sight. Awesome Alok & Renu!!!!!
 

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