Eurasian Nightjar vs Gray Wagtail
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Eurasian Nightjar
0.28 m
Human
1.75 m
Gray Wagtail
0.2 m
| Eurasian Nightjar | Gray Wagtail | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 51–101 g | 14–22 g |
| Length | 24–28 cm | 17–20 cm |
| Wingspan | 52–59 cm | 25–27 cm |
| Top Speed | 32 km/h | 35 km/h |
| Lifespan | 4–12 yrs | 2–8 yrs |
| Incubation | 18 days | 13 days |
| Offspring | 1–2 | 4–6 |
| Diet | Insectivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Nocturnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Migratory | Partial Migrant |
| Habitat | Heathland, Woodland, Forest, Grassland, Farmland | River, Wetland, Mountain, Coast, Forest, Woodland, Rocky Cliffs, Garden, Urban |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia |
| Family | Caprimulgidae | Motacillidae |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Passeriformes |