Great Eared Nightjar

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Great Eared Nightjar (<em>Lyncornis macrotis</em>) is a species of Nightjars (<em>Caprimulgidae</em>) in the order Nightjars and Allies.

Overview

Great Eared Nightjar (Lyncornis macrotis) is a species of Nightjars (Caprimulgidae) in the order Nightjars and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Lyncornis; binomial: Lyncornis macrotis; authority: (Vigors, 1831).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region and Australasia.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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