About the Archbold's Nightjar
Archbold's nightjar , also known as the mountain eared-nightjar or cloud-forest nightjar, is a dark and densely spotted species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is endemic to New Guinea and is the only nightjar species inhabiting the high-elevation subtropical and tropical montane forests of New Guinea. This bird is named after the American explorer Richard Archbold, whose expedition in New Guinea in 1933-1934 led to the discovery of the species.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) |
| Species | Eurostopodus archboldi |
| Species Codes | arcnig1, ARNI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Archbold's Nightjar belong to?
The Archbold's Nightjar (Eurostopodus archboldi) belongs to the Nightjars and Allies family (Caprimulgidae), in the order Caprimulgiformes.
How can I identify the Archbold's Nightjar?
Archbold's nightjar , also known as the mountain eared-nightjar or cloud-forest nightjar, is a dark and densely spotted species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is endemic to New Guinea and is the only nightjar species inhabiting the high-elevation subtropical and tropical montane forests...
Where can I report a Archbold's Nightjar sighting?
You can log sightings of Archbold's Nightjar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code arcnig1, or on iNaturalist.
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