Eurasian Nightjar vs Square-tailed Nightjar

The Eurasian Nightjar and Square-tailed Nightjar are both cryptically plumaged, but the Eurasian Nightjar male has distinctive white patches in its primaries and tail, which are absent in the female and in the Square-tailed Nightjar. Both species rely heavily on camouflage, making them difficult to spot during the day.

Look for white patches in the primaries and tail of the Eurasian Nightjar male. Both species are cryptically colored, so observe carefully for these markings, especially during flight.

Eurasian Nightjar males have white patches in the primaries and tail, which are not present in the Square-tailed Nightjar. Both species have highly cryptic plumage.