White-throated Nightjar
Eurostopodus mystacalis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="eurostopodus-mystacalis"></birdfyi-bird>The White-throated Nightjar (Eurostopodus mystacalis) is a bird species in the family Caprimulgidae (nightjars), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 50.4 cm and a weight of 138.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A large Caprimulgidae nightjar (~138 g) of open forest and woodland in eastern Australia and coastal New Guinea. A white throat patch contrasts with cryptic brown-patterned plumage. Roosts on the ground or along branches by day; hunts moths and large beetles at night. Partially migratory in southeast Australia. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 50.4 cm | 19.8 in |
| Weight | 138.25 g | 4.88 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Grey-brown with rufous and black mottling; large bold white throat patch distinctive; no white wing spots or tail markings; well-camouflaged on bark. Male and female similar; one of the larger Eurostopodus nightjars.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Resident of open woodland and scrub in eastern and northern Australia; also found on offshore islands and in southern New Guinea.
Diet & Feeding
Catches large flying insects, especially moths and beetles, in aerial sallies over Australian and Pacific forest.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 22-28 days. Fledging: 31 days.
Clutch Size
1
Sound
Song
Resonant, churring song; rapid 'good-lord-deliver-us' or 'chaw-chaw-chaw'; low, bubbling trill carrying through rainforest; softer than related species
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Caprimulgidae (Nightjars) |
| Genus | Eurostopodus |
| Species | Eurostopodus mystacalis |
Distribution
White-throated Nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Caprimulgidae family