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Grey Nightjar Caprimulgus indicus indicus  
Grey Nightjar
Photographer : © Roshan Kadaramandalagi K
Location :Masinagudi, Tamil Nadu, India
Date : 6 June 2011
English synonyms:Gray Nightjar, Indian Jungle Nightjar, Jungle Nightjar, Japanese Nightjar, Highland Nightjar, Ceylon Highland Nightjar, Timor Nightjar (possibly a new species as yet undescribed)
Bird Family :Caprimulgidae - Typical Nightjars
Bird Group :STRIGIFORMES
Red Data Status :Least Concern
Remarks :Nightjars align themselves to the branch or the rock they roost on- this makes them incredibly well camouflaged. - RK