Caprimulgus tristigma  Freckled Nightjar  Donkernaguil
Freckled Nightjar
Kaingo Private Game Reserve, Sep 2021

A breeding resident. Localised, but fairly common in the Waterberg, found wherever its preferred habitat of extensive rock outcrop occurs (recorded in 25% of the Waterberg pentads); mostly detected at night from its yelping dog-like "cow-wow" call; it calls year-round but is most vocal in early summer. Breeds in summer. The Waterberg is a stronghold for this species in South Africa.
Freckled Nightjar Waterberg distribution
Freckled Nightjar
SwebeSwebe Private NR, Sep 2020
Freckled Nightjar
Welgevonden, Jun 2011

Freckled Nightjar
Kgokong Hills, Jul 2018
Freckled Nightjar
NegeSter, Oct 2018

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