Caprimulgiformes Collection

Caprimulgus europaeus, European nightjar
Plate 1 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 2 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Caprimulgus vociferus, whip-poor-will
Plate 82 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

A Malayan forest, with its characteristic birds
Plate 9 from Alfred Russel Wallaces The Geographical Distribution of Animals, (1876)

Tawny frogmouth (Podargus strigoides) camouflaged in a dead tree, Charters Towers, Queensland, Australia

Common Potoo (Nyctibius griseus) camouflaged on tree with a young juvenile opposite it, Mindo cloud forest area, Ecuador, July

Great potoo (Nyctibius grandis) female with young resting on a branch, Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil

Long-tailed potoo (Nyctibius aethereus) camouflaged on roosting perch in lowland rainforest, Manu Biosphere Reserve, Peru

Red-necked nightjar (Caprimulgus ruficollis) on nest with eggs, Arcos de la Frontera, southern Spain, May

Keeper Thomas Raggett giving a Tawny Frogmouth a shower, London Zoo, 1924 (b / w photo)
2962635 Keeper Thomas Raggett giving a Tawny Frogmouth a shower, London Zoo, 1924 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

1. Ephialtes Watsonii, 2. (Ephialtes) Sagittatus, litho by J. T. Bowen, 1850 (litho)
1272249 1. Ephialtes Watsonii, 2. (Ephialtes) Sagittatus, litho by J.T. Bowen, 1850 (litho) by Stephens, Henry Louis (1821-86) (after); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

A pair of Tawny Frogmouths sitting on a branch at London Zoo in 1924 (b / w photo)
2962627 A pair of Tawny Frogmouths sitting on a branch at London Zoo in 1924 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

Collared nightjar (Caprimulgus enarratus ) resting on the ground, Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Madagascar

Tawny Frogmouth, albino {Podargus strigoides} Tasmania, Australia

Chordeiles minor, Common nighthawk
Alexander Wilson, American Ornithology, 1824. Hand-coloured engraving. Date: 1824

Great potoo on a post at night. The common potoo (Nyctibius grandis) is a nocturnal bird thats found in the tropical Americas. Photographed in the Brazilian Pantanal

High angle view of a standard-winged nightjar flying (Macrodipteryx Longipennis)
Zoology: Birds - Caprimulgiformes - Standard-winged Nightjar (Macrodipteryx longipennis). Art work

Nightjar sp. Caprimulgua sp
Number 16 of 61 watercolour drawings of birds from the Himalaya Mountains in the collection of Lady Mary Bentinck. Artist unknown, date 1833, Library & Archives Z88 f BEN Date: 1833

Perfectly camouflaged Common Potoo -Nyctibius griseus- breeding on a tree stump with its short beak pointing upwards to imitate a branch, Tiputini Rainforest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador

Common potoo in a tree at night. The common potoo (Nyctibius griseus) is a nocturnal bird that breeds in tropical Central and South America, from Nicaragua to northern Argentina and northern Uruguay

The plains of New South Wales, with characteristic animals
Plate 12 from Alfred Russel Wallaces The Geographical Distribution of Animals, (1876)

Caprimulgus carolinensis, chuck-wills widow
Plate 52 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Podargus strigoides, tawny frogmouth
Watercolour 296 by the Port Jackson Painter from the Watling Collection titled Great-headed Goatsucker

Podargus ocellatus, marbled frogmouth
Plate 4, hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from John Goulds The Birds of Australia, Supplementary volume, (1840-1848)

Caprimulgus aegyptius, egyptian nightjar
Egyptian nightjar egg specimens

Caprimulgus mahrattensis, sykes nightjar
Sykes nightjar egg specimens

Caprimulgus inornatus, plain nightjar
Plain nightjar egg specimens

Caprimulgus nubicus, nubian nightjar
Nubian nightar egg specimen

Batrachostomos auritas, large frogmouth
Plate from John Goulds Icones Avium, or figures and descriptions of new and interesting species of Birds from various parts of the globe, Vol.2 (1837-1838)

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Caprimulgiformes, also known as nightjars or frogmouths, are a fascinating group of birds that inhabit various regions around the world. One such species is Caprimulgus vociferus, commonly known as the whip-poor-will. Its distinctive call echoes through the night in North America, adding an enchanting melody to the darkness. In Europe, we find Caprimulgus europaeus, the European nightjar. This elusive bird emerges at dusk and dawn to hunt insects with its wide gape and agile flight, and is often spotted in open habitats like heaths and woodlands. Venturing into a Malayan forest reveals a mesmerizing sight – characteristic birds of this region belonging to the Caprimulgiformes order. Their unique adaptations allow them to blend seamlessly with their surroundings, making it challenging for predators to spot them. One such example is the Great potoo (Nyctibius grandis), captured resting on a branch in Pantanal's Mato Grosso region alongside its young ones. The female's cryptic plumage perfectly camouflages against tree bark while protecting her offspring. Another master of disguise within this avian family is the Tawny frogmouth (Podargus strigoides) found in Charters Towers, Queensland, Australia. Perched upon a dead tree trunk, it becomes nearly invisible due to its remarkable camouflage abilities. The Common Potoo (Nyctibius griseus) showcases similar skills as it blends effortlessly into its arboreal habitat within Ecuador's Mindo cloud forest area. Here we witness an adult potoo accompanied by a young juvenile perched opposite each other on separate branches. Moving towards Spain's Arcos de la Frontera unveils another member of this diverse order -the Red-necked nightjar (Caprimulgus ruficollis). Nestled amidst foliage with eggs beneath, it exemplifies the dedication of these birds to their reproductive duties.