Pennant-winged was very, very nice in northwestern Zambia in September.Thanks for the replies so far!
I think males of both carry ornamental feathers only for the part of the breeding season? That is why I am asking.
Also, more information about the timing in Ghana (and elsewhere) would be welcome.
... Ghana?
Different hemispheres, so expect them to be 6 months different between these two countries :t:... Zambia
I had already answered for Ghana, this was for the "ornamental feather" question.Different hemispheres, so expect them to be 6 months different between these two countries :t:
I saw male Standard-winged Nightjar at Mole in April but only one and other groups there at the same time missed it.
One of the best birds I've ever seen.
I was thinking "well how, it sounds like just any other nightjar if the wings are normal, it must be a really rare local endemic", and then I looked at photos of it!!
Pennant-winged were displaying in full regalia in Kruger in mid Nov when we were there. And yes, I'd put it in the top 5 ever birds.