The common nighthawk, scientific name Caprimulgus europaeus, is a bird that lives throughout Europe, Asia and Africa.

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It is a bird that is part of the Caprimulgidae family and the Caprimulgiformes order.

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He is recognizable by his body completely colored with a tree trunk or a dead leaf. Its beak and legs are brown.

In the common nighthawk, it is possible to recognize the female from the male. In fact, the male is brown and has some light yellow spots (close to white), while the female is entirely brown and a little darker than the male.

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The Common Nighthawk feeds mainly on insects.

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He lives mostly in forests.

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It nests in pairs. It nests on the ground. It lays 2-3 eggs.

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It is a fairly talkative species, especially during the nesting period.

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On the IUCN conservation status it is: LC Least concern.