This Fiery-necked Nightjar had settled in the leaf litter along the edge of the track and it was difficult to get a direct line of sight. This species is common in southern Africa and apparently has a more rufous collar than Rufous-cheeked NIghtjar.
Country: Zambia
Location: Cassin's camp, Mwinilunga
Family: Nightjars (Caprimulgidae)
Species: Fiery-necked Nightjar (Caprimulgus pectoralis)
Date taken: 30/07/2014