Solomons Nightjar

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

Overview

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

Scientific Classification

Genus: Eurostopodus; binomial: Eurostopodus nigripennis; authority: Ramsay, EP, 1882.

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Solomons Nightjar is split from White-throated Nightjar E. mystacalis (Cleere 2010; Dutson 2012).

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