Large-tailed Nightjar
Large-tailed Nightjar
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The Large-tailed Nightjar is a common and widespread nightjar across much of Asia, characterized by its relatively long tail. It is a highly adaptable species found in various open habitats, including near human settlements.
Where to spot
Widespread across South, East, and Southeast Asia, inhabiting open woodlands, scrub, plantations, and even suburban gardens and parklands.
How to spot
Listen for its loud, repetitive call, which is often the easiest way to detect it. Look for its eyeshine along roads or tracks at night. During the day, it roosts camouflaged on the ground or a low branch.
When to spot
Strictly nocturnal, active from dusk to dawn. Can be observed year-round in most of its range, as many populations are resident.
Where to spot
Widespread across South, East, and Southeast Asia, inhabiting open woodlands, scrub, plantations, and even suburban gardens and parklands.
How to spot
Listen for its loud, repetitive call, which is often the easiest way to detect it. Look for its eyeshine along roads or tracks at night. During the day, it roosts camouflaged on the ground or a low branch.
When to spot
Strictly nocturnal, active from dusk to dawn. Can be observed year-round in most of its range, as many populations are resident.
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The Large-tailed Nightjar is known for its loud and distinctive 'chonk-chonk-chonk' call, which is a familiar sound in many Asian rural and semi-urban areas at night, often heard from rooftops or gardens.
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