Family: Caprimulgidae (Nightjars)

Authority: Louette, 1990

Red List Category

Criteria: B1ab(i,ii,iii,v)

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Justification of Red List category
This enigmatic species remains known with certainty from a single specimen, although sound recordings indicate that it may be more widespread. It is thus very difficult to assess its status. It is currently classified as Endangered because it has a very small range, within which forest clearance is likely to be causing declines. If future survey work confirms its presence elsewhere, as is already being suggested in two new countries, this would significantly increase its known range and call for re-assessment of its threatened status.

Population size: 2500-9999

Population trend: Decreasing

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 2,300 km²

Country endemic: Yes

Attributes
Land-mass type - continent
Realm - Afrotropical
IUCN Ecosystem -- Terrestrial biome