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Prigogine's Nightjar

Caprimulgus prigoginei

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Prigogine's Nightjar faces severe habitat loss due to deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in the Albertine Rift montane forests. Mining activities and human settlement pressure have fragmented the remaining suitable habitat patches. The species' highly specialized habitat requirements and small population size make it particularly vulnerable to ongoing forest degradation and climate-induced shifts in montane forest zones.

Threat summary

Habitat

This nightjar inhabits montane forests of the Albertine Rift region, particularly favoring dense primary and secondary forest at elevations between 1,500-2,400 meters. It requires forest clearings and edges within intact woodland for foraging on flying insects during twilight hours.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Prigogine's Nightjar classified as Endangered?
Prigogine's Nightjar is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Prigogine's Nightjar faces severe habitat loss due to deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in the Albertine Rift montane forests. Mining activities and human settlement pressure have fragmented the remaining suitable habitat patches. The species' highly specialized habitat requirements and small population size make it particularly vulnerable to ongoing forest degradation and climate-induced shifts in montane forest zones.
Where does Prigogine's Nightjar live?
Prigogine's Nightjar occurs in Congo - Kinshasa, and Finland. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Prigogine's Nightjar?
The main threats to Prigogine's Nightjar are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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