What Do Nightjars Eat?

DIET. Nightjars fly after prey or hunt on the ground for food such as insects, flies, beetles, ants, and caterpillars. Birds sometimes eat spiders. Larger nightjars may eat frogs and small birds.

What do nightjars feed on?

What do nightjars eat? The nightjar's diet is made up of invertebrates, including moths, flies and beetles. It is nocturnal and spends its nights hunting for food, catching it on the wing thanks to its wide mouth and silent flight.

Are nightjars rare?

You can find nightjars in much of Britain, as long as there is suitable habitat. While their population increased by 35 per cent between 1992 and 2004, they are still Amber listed. Lack of available breeding habitat is thought to be a major issue for the species.