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Which bird groups belong to the order Caprimulgiformes?
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Caprimulgiform
Male common nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus) landing
The order Caprimulgiformes comprises approximately 120 species of soft-plumaged birds. The major groups belonging to this order include:
These birds are generally characterized by their enormous gapes, cryptic coloration, and nocturnal or twilight-active habits. While they share some superficial resemblances to owls, they are distinct in their anatomy, including their non-raptorial feet and bills. The order is widely distributed globally, though it is notably absent from New Zealand and certain oceanic islands.123