European nightjar

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European nightjar is crepuscular and nocturnal. During the day it rests on the ground, often in a partly shaded location, or perches motionless lengthwise along an open branch or a similar low perch. The cryptic plumage makes it difficult to see in the daytime. They mainly feeds on a wide variety of flyinginsects,including moths, beetles, mantises...