The Blackish Nightjar inhabits lowlands and foothills of northern South America. Its finely patterned brown and gray plumage blends with rocky ground near forest edges.
It has a finely mottled dark brown and gray pattern. Males show white corners on the tail.
It may rest alone or in pairs on rocky slopes near forest edges or clearings. It is most often detected around dawn and dusk.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.