Spotted Nightjar (species: Eurostopodus (Eurostopodus) argus) in Gundabooka NP (Gaia Guide)
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Eurostopodus (Eurostopodus) argus
Spotted Nightjar


©Patrick Coin: Spotted Nightjar (Eurostopodus (Eurostopodus) argus)

©Bill Bell and Mark Bell: Spotted Nightjar (Eurostopodus (Eurostopodus) argus)

©Bill Bell and Mark Bell: Close-up of the Spotted Nightjar (Eurostopodus (Eurostopodus) argus)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Caprimulgiformes
Family Caprimulgidae
Genus Eurostopodus
Species Eurostopodus (Eurostopodus) argus
Status least concern

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Colours

              

Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 32 cm (Length of specimen)

Wingspan

  • Wingspan data is not yet available.

Synonyms

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution: Spotted Nightjar (Eurostopodus (Eurostopodus) argus)

Distribution and habitat preferences

It is found in Australia and Indonesia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. (Wikipedia)

Chronotypes

nocturnal (active at night)

Behaviour

During the day they rest on the ground where their camouflaged plumage renders them almost invisible.

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References

  • Simpson, K., N. Day and P. Trusler (2004). Field Guide to Birds of Australia: 7th Edition Penguin Group (Australia), Camberwell, Victoria.