The Savannah Nightjar

Caught this Savannah Nightjar female on the camera on our way to Tungareshwar near Alibaug
The bird was so confident of its camouflage that it wouldnt move even when we approached it as close as 3-4 feet.. Nightjars are evening or night birds and their huge eyes and sharp vision help them spot insects and moths that rise up during the late evening and at night. These birds catch their insect prey on the fly and are very good at it. The Savannah Nightjar is one of the Nightjars found in our country.

South India has a very similar species of birds called the Frogmouths.

The wikipedia link where u can get more details about these elusive birds is "Nightjars"

Check this link out for Frogmouths