Great Eared-nightjar
Lyncornis macrotis
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The largest nightjar of the Asian region (~135 g), family Caprimulgidae, of forest and forest edge from Sri Lanka through Southeast Asia to the Philippines. Distinctive erect ear tufts give an owl-like appearance. Wingspan ~53 cm. Hunts large moths and beetles at night. Calls with eerie wailing notes. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 53,3 cm | 21.0 in |
| Peso | 135,25 g | 4.77 oz |
Identificação
Plumagem
Largest nightjar; grey-brown and rufous with dark vermiculations; very long prominent ear-tufts; buff-orange throat; no white wing patches; boldly barred tail; rufous hues stronger than Malay congener.
Habitat & Range
Distribuição geográfica
Resident of forest edge, open woodland, and scrub across South and Southeast Asia from India and Sri Lanka east to the Philippines and Sulawesi.
Diet & Feeding
Hawks large flying insects at night; one of the largest nightjars; forages over SE Asian forest and forest edge.
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: NO.
Tamanho da postura
1
Som
Canto
Loud, far-carrying 'pee-WEERR' or 'yaak'; often repeated steadily; distinctive wailing whistle over forest; alarm a sharp 'creek'; one of Asia's largest nightjar calls
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Família | Caprimulgidae (Nightjars) |
| Genus | Lyncornis |
| Espécies | Lyncornis macrotis |
Distribution
Great Eared-nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Caprimulgidae family