New Caledonian Nightjar

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

Overview

New Caledonian Nightjar (Eurostopodus exul) is a species of Nightjars (Caprimulgidae) in the order Nightjars and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Eurostopodus; binomial: Eurostopodus exul; authority: Mayr, 1941.

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

New Caledonian Nightjar is split from White-throated Nightjar E. mystacalis (Cleere 2010; Dutson 2012; H&M 4).

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