Papuan Nightjar

Eurostopodus papuensis

Least Concern

The Papuan Nightjar is a nocturnal or crepuscular nightjar of New Guinea and nearby islands. 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

Papuan Nightjar Range — Resident or seasonal range in New Guinea and nearby islands

Population

≈ Unknown

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