Data Zone
Taxonomic source(s)
del Hoyo, J., Collar, N.J., Christie, D.A., Elliott, A. and Fishpool, L.D.C. 2014. HBW and BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World. Volume 1: Non-passerines. Lynx Edicions BirdLife International, Barcelona, Spain and Cambridge, UK.
| Critically Endangered | Endangered | Vulnerable |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
| Year | Category | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Least Concern | |
| 2016 | Least Concern | |
| 2012 | Least Concern | |
| 2009 | Least Concern | |
| 2008 | Least Concern | |
| 2004 | Least Concern | |
| 2000 | Lower Risk/Least Concern | |
| 1994 | Lower Risk/Least Concern | |
| 1988 | Lower Risk/Least Concern |
| Migratory status | not a migrant | Forest dependency | low |
| Land-mass type | Average mass | 42 g |
| Estimate | Data quality | |
|---|---|---|
| Extent of Occurrence (breeding/resident) | 8,210,000 km2 | |
| Severely fragmented? | no | - |
| Estimate | Data quality | Derivation | Year of estimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population size | unknown | - | - | - |
| Population trend | stable | - | suspected | - |
| Generation length | 3.19 years | - | - | - |
Population justification: The global population size has not been quantified, but the species is reported to be generally common and widespread throughout its range (del Hoyo et al. 1999). The population is suspected to be stable in the absence of evidence for any declines or substantial threats.
Trend justification: The population is suspected to be stable in the absence of evidence for any declines or substantial threats.
| Country/Territory | Presence | Origin | Resident | Breeding visitor | Non-breeding visitor | Passage migrant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | extant | native | yes | |||
| Bangladesh | extant | native | yes | |||
| Cambodia | extant | native | yes | |||
| India | extant | native | yes | |||
| Iran, Islamic Republic of | extant | native | yes | |||
| Laos | extant | native | yes | |||
| Myanmar | extant | native | yes | |||
| Nepal | extant | native | yes | |||
| Pakistan | extant | native | yes | |||
| Sri Lanka | extant | native | yes | |||
| Thailand | extant | native | yes | |||
| Vietnam | extant | native | yes |
| Country/Territory | IBA Name |
|---|---|
| Cambodia | Chhep |
| Cambodia | Mondulkiri - Kratie Lowlands |
| India | Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary and Maniyari Reservoir |
| India | Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary |
| India | Guru Ghasidas Tiger Reserve |
| India | Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary |
| India | Mahendri Reserve Forest |
| India | Noorukuppalakonda Reserve Forest |
| India | North Karanpura Valley |
| India | Pench Tiger Reserve |
| India | Simbalbara National Park |
| India | Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary |
| Laos | Dong Khanthung |
| Nepal | Bardia National Park |
| Nepal | Chitwan National Park |
| Nepal | Dang Deukhuri foothill forests and west Rapti wetlands |
| Nepal | Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve and Koshi Barrage |
| Nepal | Parsa Wildlife Reserve |
| Nepal | Sukla Phanta Wildlife Reserve |
| Thailand | Doi Suthep-Pui |
| Thailand | Om Koi |
| Vietnam | Chu M'lanh |
| Vietnam | Ea So |
| Vietnam | Yok Don |
| Habitat (level 1) | Habitat (level 2) | Importance | Occurrence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Arable Land | suitable | resident |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Plantations | suitable | resident |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Rural Gardens | suitable | resident |
| Forest | Subtropical/Tropical Dry | suitable | resident |
| Forest | Subtropical/Tropical Moist Lowland | suitable | resident |
| Shrubland | Subtropical/Tropical Dry | major | resident |
| Shrubland | Subtropical/Tropical High Altitude | suitable | resident |
| Shrubland | Subtropical/Tropical Moist | suitable | resident |
| Altitude | 0 - 2060 m | Occasional altitudinal limits |
| Purpose | Scale |
|---|---|
| Medicine - human & veterinary | subsistence, national |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Species factsheet: Indian Nightjar Caprimulgus asiaticus. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/indian-nightjar-caprimulgus-asiaticus on 23/12/2024.
Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2024) IUCN Red List for birds. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/search on 23/12/2024.