Great Eared Nightjar
Great Eared Nightjar
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The Great Eared Nightjar is the largest species of nightjar, instantly recognizable by its large size and prominent ear tufts. A master of camouflage, it blends perfectly with leaf litter or tree bark during its daytime rest.
Where to spot
Widespread across Southeast Asia, from India and Sri Lanka through Indochina to the Greater Sundas. Inhabits various forest types, including primary, secondary, and degraded forests, and plantations.
How to spot
Search for its large form perched horizontally on branches or camouflaged on the forest floor during the day. At night, look for its distinctive silhouette in flight or listen for its loud, characteristic calls.
When to spot
Strictly nocturnal, it is most active from dusk to dawn, hunting insects on the wing. During the day, it roosts motionlessly on the forest floor or low branches.
Where to spot
Widespread across Southeast Asia, from India and Sri Lanka through Indochina to the Greater Sundas. Inhabits various forest types, including primary, secondary, and degraded forests, and plantations.
How to spot
Search for its large form perched horizontally on branches or camouflaged on the forest floor during the day. At night, look for its distinctive silhouette in flight or listen for its loud, characteristic calls.
When to spot
Strictly nocturnal, it is most active from dusk to dawn, hunting insects on the wing. During the day, it roosts motionlessly on the forest floor or low branches.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This enormous nightjar possesses one of the widest gapes among birds, allowing it to engulf large insects like beetles and moths in flight with remarkable ease.
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