Chirruping Nightjar Caprimulgus griseatus Scientific name definitions
- Names (12)
- Subspecies (2)
Nigel Cleere and Peter F. D. Boesman
Version: 1.0 — Published October 24, 2023
Revision Notes
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Species names in all available languages
| Language | Common name |
|---|---|
| Czech | lelek cvrlikavý |
| Dutch | Kayumangginachtzwaluw |
| English | Chirruping Nightjar |
| English (United States) | Chirruping Nightjar |
| French | Engoulevent griset |
| French (France) | Engoulevent griset |
| Polish | lelek mozaikowy |
| Serbian | Filipinski savanski leganj |
| Slovak | lelek sivohnedý |
| Spanish | Chotacabras Castaño |
| Spanish (Spain) | Chotacabras castaño |
| Turkish | Filipin Cıvıldayan Çobanaldatanı |
Revision Notes
Nicholas D. Sly standardized the content with Clements taxonomy. Shawn M. Billerman contributed to the Systematics page. Peter F. D. Boesman contributed to the Sounds and Vocal Behaviors page. Tammy Zhang updated the distribution map.
Caprimulgus griseatus Walden, 1875
PROTONYM:
Caprimulgus griseatus
Walden, 1875. Transactions of the Zoological Society of London 9, p.160.
TYPE LOCALITY:
Philippine Islands, ex G. R. Gray, Handlist, 1, 1869, p. 57, where a nornen nudum.
SOURCE:
Avibase, 2023
Definitions
- CAPRIMULGUS
- caprimulgus
- griseata / griseatum / griseatus
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Gr.: ancient Greek
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Distribution of the Chirruping Nightjar
