The Nightjars : Twilight Birds of Maharashtra | THT Films

Nightjars- Species & Habitats Awareness Programme | The Habitats Trust Films

When the sun sets and the forest grows still, a different world awakens - one filled with mysterious sounds and unseen lives. Among the most captivating of these nocturnal creatures is the Nightjar, a bird that thrives in the twilight hours.

Maharashtra is home to several species, including the Indian Nightjar, Sykes’s Nightjar, Jerdon’s Nightjar, Jungle Nightjar, and Savannah Nightjar - part of the ten species found across India. With their greyish-brown plumage, curved beaks, and distinctive wing spots, Nightjars blend perfectly into their surroundings, making them masters of camouflage.

These nocturnal and crepuscular birds play a vital ecological role, feeding on insects and maintaining natural balance. In this film, we explore their habitats, feeding patterns, breeding behavior, and most importantly, their hauntingly beautiful calls, captured through night recordings.

Yet, their survival is under threat - many Nightjars lose their lives to vehicle collisions at night, often mistaken for stones or shadows on roads. Raising public awareness is key to protecting these elusive guardians of the night.

The Habitats Trust and MahaMTB present the pioneering first-ever Marathi language video series, the 'Species and Habitats Awareness Programme'. This episode is part of a whopping 100-episode undertaking by MahaMTB, supported by The Habitats Trust, to showcase lesser-known forest and marine species in their habitats.

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The Habitats Trust (THT) was co-founded in 2018 by Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson of HCL Tech and Shikhar Malhotra, Director, HCL Corporation. Both of them are Trustees of The Habitats Trust. The Trust aims to conserve and restore ecological functionality as a pathway towards human well-being. It works with a special focus on the conservation of lesser-known species and habitats that are threatened, but often neglected and are in urgent need of conservation attention. THT works in 26 states and union territories across India with 100+ partners on ground. Over the years, THT has produced over 190 films which highlight local conservation heroes, along with shining a spotlight on lesser-known species and habitats.

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