Sykes's nightjar
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Caprimulgus mahrattensis

Sykes's nightjar or the Sindh nightjar (Caprimulgus mahrattensis ) is a nightjar species found in northwestern South Asia.

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The name commemorates Colonel William Henry Sykes, who served with the British military in India.

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References

1. Sykes's nightjar Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sykes's_nightjar
2. Sykes's nightjar on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22689906/93251979
3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/176135

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