Caprimulgus prigoginei Louette 1990

Endangered

This enigmatic species remains known with certainty from a single specimen, although unidentified nightjars' sound recordings, that probably refer to this species, indicate that it may be more widespread.

Endemic to DR Congo's Albertine Rift

E DR Congo: Itombwe Mountains

Forest

Resident

The species is suspected to be in decline owing to the continued clearance of forest for cultivation and livestock-grazing (Omari et al.1999 in BirdLife International 2011). The likely rate of decline has not been estimated.