Gambia and western Liberia through central Cameroon and northern Zaire to south-western Sudan, northern Uganda and possibly north-western Kenya; present in dry season in coastal strip from eastern Liberia to western Cameroon, and in south-eastern Uganda (Dec-Mar), but breeding not confirmed in these areas. Winters in Sahel zone north of breeding range.
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is unknown (2010).
Standard-winged Nightjar (Caprimulgus longipennis) [XC212330]
by \u00c9tienne Leroy from Yamoussoukro, Lacs, Ivory Coast (song)
Standard-winged Nightjar (Caprimulgus longipennis) [XC420246]
by Martin St-Michel from West Gonja, Northern Region, Ghana (call)
Subspecies
Genus formerly considered monotypic, with Pennant-winged Nightjar (Caprimulgus vexillarius) separated from present species in genus Semeiophorus. However, despite the evident differences in morphology, the two species show notable similarities in vocalizations, breeding strategy, and some roosting and feeding habits, as well as a number of morphological affinities, and so are probably best considered congeneric.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet