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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgidae

Great Eared Nightjar

Lyncornis macrotis

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
140.6 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 99

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 99).

DEF 62

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 62).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

Hamas Fathani · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Oriental & Australasia: widespread; also Sulawesi Habitat: Forest & Woodland
5 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Lyncornis macrotis bourdilloni

    sw India

  • Lyncornis macrotis cerviniceps

    Bangladesh and ne India to s China, Indochina and n Malay Pen.

  • Lyncornis macrotis jacobsoni

    Simeulue (w of n Sumatra)

  • Lyncornis macrotis macrotis

    Philippines (except most West Visayas, Palawan group, and Sulu Arch.)

  • Lyncornis macrotis macropterus

    Sulawesi, Sangihe and Talaud is. (n of ne Sulawesi), Banggai and Sula is. (e of Sulawesi)

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Lyncornis macrotis

Which family does it belong to?

Nightjars (Caprimulgidae)

Where is it found?

Oriental & Australasia: widespread; also Sulawesi

Sources & credits

📖 Open Full Article on Wikipedia

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