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Birds of Cuba, Vagrant Visitors, Introduced Birds and Possibilities
Cuban Nightjar
Engoulevent peut-on-voir
Spanish: Guabairo
Latin: Antrostomus cubanensis
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Life, Habitat & Pictures of the Cuban Nightjar
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.6" 29.5cm | 23" 59cm | 2.6oz. 75g | Caprimulgidae | Antrostomus cubanensis |
- Breeding
- Year Around
- Winter
The Cuban Nightjar is its own species, and is only found on the island of Cuba. This nightjar is most often found on the forest floor, when it is not hunting for insects. It is a stationary bird and is easy to approach because it depends on its camouglage plumage colours to protect its presence.