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Species details
Grey nightjar
Caprimulgus indicus
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Has a darker and greyer plumage than the other nightjars. They are frequently encountered roosting in trees.
AbundanceRare
Chinese Name普通夜鹰
Malay NameBurung Tukang Kelabu
Tamil nameசாம்பல் பக்கி