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female Pennant-winged Nightjar
nkgray

female Pennant-winged Nightjar (Caprimulgus vexillarius)

Unlike her breeding partner she does not sport those amazing white wing pennants, and in flight shows no white at all on wings or tail. Common in this area, this one was photographed with the red globe of the setting sun behind me - actually shows nicely as a reflection in her eye, together with silhouette of a tree!
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Habitat
Miombo woodland
Location
near Kolwezi, DRC
Date taken
11 September 2008
Scientific name
Caprimulgus vexillarius
Equipment used
Canon EOS 20D + EF 100-400mm IS USM
Alan Manson
Opus Editor
Three great shots of a special bird! Thanks for sharing what must have been an awesome experience!
 

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