Figure 1. Because of the characteristic vocalization of the Little Nightjar, there is no doubt that the species occurs in this region. However, identification of Caprimulgus parvulus by photo alone is more difficult. The bird shown above does not exhibit the white throat patch, which is characteristic for the species. Compare with Mata et al. 2006, p. 255, and Cleere 1999, plate 30. Possibly, the white throat patch is concealed in this case; figure 3 depicts a similarly looking bird, with a clearly visible white area at the throat.
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Figure 2. More detailed view of the Caprimulgus parvulus shown in fig. 1.
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Figure 3. The photo is underexposed and blurred, but nevertheless interesting, because the bird shown here has a clearly visible white throat band. Otherwise, this individual is very similar to the Caprimulgus parvulus shown in fig. 1 (See legend of fig. 1).
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