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title: "Cute nightjar bird!"  
description: "A short explanation about the nightjar bird and it's interesting facts"  
author: "Anjita D."  
published: 2023-10-04  
canonical: https://yourviews.mindstick.com/story/2765/cute-nightjar-bird  
category: "animals"  
tags: ["nightjar bird", "animals", "facts", "general knowledge"]  
reading_time: 1 minute  

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# Cute nightjar bird!

![Cute nightjar bird](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/8e5f6e7b-f48d-472a-9da8-4b83d561ba47/images/68f26ecf-9c51-49b3-88dc-0b758ba4204d.jpeg) ![Cute nightjar bird](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/8e5f6e7b-f48d-472a-9da8-4b83d561ba47/images/68a06331-b04d-40d5-aded-8ecbefbf1b99.jpeg) Nightjars are nocturnal or crepuscular birds belonging to the Caprimulgidae family, found worldwide, except Antarctica and select island groups. ![Cute nightjar bird](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/8e5f6e7b-f48d-472a-9da8-4b83d561ba47/images/39b4e5e0-6599-4cb3-b605-58677204160d.jpeg) They are known for their quiet flight because their wings are coated in tiny barbs that serve to create a smooth airflow. ![Cute nightjar bird](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/8e5f6e7b-f48d-472a-9da8-4b83d561ba47/images/e460837a-3f58-4ac1-83a1-a613f5432793.jpeg) They have long wings, short legs, and short bills, disguised by cryptic plumage, and use unique churring calls to attract and defend their territory. ![Cute nightjar bird](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/8e5f6e7b-f48d-472a-9da8-4b83d561ba47/images/05aec02a-5530-418e-ba01-eb155e4781d5.jpeg) They nest in open areas, lay eggs, and hatch chicks within two weeks. They can fly within a few weeks. ![Cute nightjar bird](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/8e5f6e7b-f48d-472a-9da8-4b83d561ba47/images/c0921b3d-0a7b-4bd2-9f52-10c06472c63b.jpeg) They are known for their relatively long lifespan, with some species lasting up to 15 years.

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