Caprimulgiformes (order)

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Scope note
Order containing 121 species in five families including frogmouths, potoos, and the oilbird. They are nocturnal and concealingly colored, with weak feet, soft plumage, very large mouths, and most feeding on insects caught in flight.
Caprimulgiformes
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024