| Savanna nightjar | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Clade: | Strisores |
| Order: | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family: | Caprimulgidae |
| Genus: | Caprimulgus |
| Species: | C. affinis
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| Binomial name | |
| Caprimulgus affinis Horsfield, 1821
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| Distribution map of savanna nightjar by subspecies. | |
The savanna nightjar (Caprimulgus affinis), also known as allied nightjar or Franklin's nightjar, is a species of nightjar found in South and Southeast Asia. The IUCN Red List has assessed the species to be of least concern because it has a large range and its population trend is stable.[1] As other nightjars, this nocturnal bird is characterised by its large eyes, gaping mouth and excellent camouflage. It can be distinguished from similar southasian nightjar species, like the chirruping nightjar, by its unique vocalisations.
- ^ a b BirdLife International (2016). "Caprimulgus affinis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22689985A93255114. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22689985A93255114.en. Retrieved 11 November 2021.