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Nightjar Bird Hunting Winged Termites - Animal Behaviour

Nightjars are medium-sized, primarily nocturnal or crepuscular (active at dawn and dusk) birds in the family Caprimulgidae. They are known for their camouflage, insectivorous diet and wide, bristle-fringed mouths. They hunt moths and other insects in flight and are often seen swooping around streetlights or in open woodlands. Here, nightjars and spotted owlets fly near neem trees at night to catch winged termites in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on January 21, 2026. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13393028
Date Taken	21 January 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto

No People Nightjars medium-sized birds nocturnal crepuscular Caprimulgidae camouflage insectivorous wide mouths bristle-fringed mouths hunt moths hunt insects flight swooping streetlights open woodlands spotted owlets neem trees night winged termites Tehatta West Bengal India January 21 2026 Soumyabrata Roy NurPhoto bird family active at dawn active at dusk insect diet camouflage birds bristle-fringed bird hunting nocturnal birds.