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Daplak also known as the Philippine Nightjar is a type of bird native to the Philippines and is commonly found in subtropical lowland forests, mangrove forests, and montane forests. It has a mix of mottled brown, gray, and black feathers that help it camouflage during daytime, and it has large heads with large eyes adapted for low-light vision for nocturnal hunting. The daplak primarily feed on flying insects which they catch in mid-air using their wide mouths and specialized bristles on their bills. They often hunt in open areas where insects are abundant and can often be sighted during their breeding seasons. Due to its cryptic plumage and nocturnal habits, there is a local belief wherein consuming its egg gives people the ability to vanish from sight.

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