Birds of Europe - Cuckoos, Swifts and Nightjars

Name all species of waterfowl that have been recorded in Europe, including escapees and vagrants. As a hint, taxonomic groups (not necessarily families) are given. In some cases, the name is displayed. (I) = invasive, escapee (A) = vagrant (E) = european endemic
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Cuckoos
Common cuckoo
(A)
Oriental cuckoo
 
Great spotted cuckoo
(A)
Yellow-billed cuckoo
(A)
Black-billed cuckoo
Swifts (A)
White-throated needletail
(A)
Chimney swift
 
Alpine swift
 
Common swift
 
Pallid swift
 
Plain swift
(A)
Pacific swift
(A)
Horus swift
 
Little swift
 
White-rumped swift
Nightjars
European nightjar
 
Red-necked nightjar
(A)
Egyptian nightjar
(A)
Common nighthawk
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