The standard-winged nightjar is a nocturnal bird from Africa known for its unreal camouflage and striking breeding display. During mating season, the males grow long, ribbon-like wing feathers that trail behind them in flight, giving them an almost magical look. They are skilled insect hunters, swooping through the night with wide mouths that help them catch prey in mid-air. During the day, their beautifully patterned feathers blend so perfectly into the ground that they almost disappear, keepin

Great Eared Nightjar: Nature’s Hidden Dragon - A creature that looks more like a myth than a bird hides in the forests of Asia. What makes the great eared nightjar so hauntingly unique? Why does it nest on the forest floor instead of in trees? Its strange behavior and dragon-like appearance have baffled scientists for years. Discover the eerie world of the “baby dragon” bird in this dark and mesmerizing story. | The Brain Maze

✨ Meet the European Nightjar (Buqrajq), a bird straight out of a fantasy story! 🌌 With dragon-like looks, camouflaged feathers and a huge mouth perfect for catching insects, this nocturnal traveller is full of surprises. In Malta, we spot it only during migration in spring and autumn. 🐉🦉 Footage by Aron Tanti, Nicholas Galea, Ray Galea, Steve Zammit Lupi, Martin Austad, Clive Muscat and Victor Falzon. Edited by Cinzia Mintoff #EuropeanNightjar #BirdMigration #RingingThursdays #BirdLifeMalta |

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