The swamp nightjar or Natal nightjar (Caprimulgus natalensis) is a crepuscular and nocturnal bird in the nightjar family found in Africa.

Distribution and habitat It is sparsely present across sub-Saharan Africa, albeit moreso in DR Congo and nearby countries.

The swamp nightjar can be found in swamps, marshes and bogs, but also in forest edges.

References

External links Swamp nightjar - Species text in The Atlas of Southern African Birds.