Friday, October 21, 2016

SAVANNA NIGHTJAR

Photographed in north-west Bali October 2016
836            SAVANNA NIGHTJAR             Caprimulgus affinis

INDONESIA (Bali)         49

Open country bird which has benefitted from coastal forest clearances and developments; found in Savanna woodlands, grasslands and dry fields,especially near the coast and along inland river beds; often seen near human habitation. 22 cm. Range: Oriental region, south-east into Indonesia; widespread and locally fairly common resident in the Sundra region and parts of Wallacea.




No comments:

Post a Comment