Malaysian Eared-Nightjar

Lyncornis temminckii

Least Concern

The Malaysian Eared-Nightjar is a nocturnal or crepuscular nightjar of Sundaland forests and lowlands. It rests camouflaged by day on ground, branches, or leaf litter, then hawks moths, beetles, and other insects at dusk with a wide gape, soft flight, and repetitive calls.

Family

Caprimulgidae

Group

Nightjars

Range

Malaysian Eared-Nightjar Range — Resident or seasonal range in Sundaland forests and lowlands

Population

≈ Unknown

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