Papuan Nightjar

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Papuan Nightjar (<em>Eurostopodus papuensis</em>) is a species of Nightjars (<em>Caprimulgidae</em>) in the order Nightjars and Allies.

Overview

Papuan Nightjar (Eurostopodus papuensis) is a species of Nightjars (Caprimulgidae) in the order Nightjars and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Eurostopodus; binomial: Eurostopodus papuensis; authority: (Schlegel, 1866).

Distribution

Breeding range: 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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