I equate looking for this bird to looking for a needle in a haystack, knowing it's there and a feat when it's discovered, especially so during the day when it merges completely into its surroundings.
But this one was up and out practically at eye level, under an umbrella of leaves, sitting unconcerned despite the avian din around it, perhaps ironically caused by its presence. And I couldn't bear to flush it off despite the frustration of getting only a one-sided and less than open profile.
The Large-tailed Nightjar (Caprimulgus macrurus) is of Least Concern status, the largest of the nightjars and a nocturnal bird, more heard than seen at night naturally.
Although this sighting was only one-dimensional but I couldn't be happier as the bird's signature feature could be seen in full sight, with the white patch on its tail visible too, in comparison its normal roosting on the ground that tends to obscure its tail.
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