The standard-winged nightjar is a nocturnal bird native to Africa, renowned for its remarkable camouflage and striking breeding display. During mating season, males grow long, ribbon-like feathers that trail dramatically from their wings, creating an almost otherworldly silhouette in flight. Masters of stealth, these birds spend the day nearly invisible on the forest floor, their cryptic plumage blending perfectly with leaves and earth. At night, they become agile insect hunters, using their wid
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✨ Meet the European Nightjar (Buqrajq), a bird straight out of a fantasy story! 🌌 With dragon-like looks, camouflaged feathers and a huge mouth perfect for catching insects, this nocturnal traveller is full of surprises. In Malta, we spot it only during migration in spring and autumn. 🐉🦉 Footage by Aron Tanti, Nicholas Galea, Ray Galea, Steve Zammit Lupi, Martin Austad, Clive Muscat and Victor Falzon. Edited by Cinzia Mintoff #EuropeanNightjar #BirdMigration #RingingThursdays #BirdLifeMalta |
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