The Cuban Nightjar is endemic to Cuba. Its cryptic plumage blends with the forest floor, where it rests between insect-hunting bouts.
It is about 29.5 cm long and weighs around 75 g. Its plumage is cryptic and blends into its surroundings.
It rests on the forest floor between insect-hunting bouts and is described as resident.
Its territorial song is a continuous, rather buzzy sound that drops in pitch overall and gives the impression of four syllables.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.