About the Great Eared-Nightjar
The great eared nightjar is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in southwest India and in parts of Southeast Asia. This very large nightjar has long barred wings, a barred tail and long ear-tufts which are often recumbent. It has a white throat band but has no white on its wings or on its tail.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) |
| Species | Lyncornis macrotis |
| Species Codes | grenig1, GENI, GREN |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Great Eared-Nightjar belong to?
The Great Eared-Nightjar (Lyncornis macrotis) belongs to the Nightjars and Allies family (Caprimulgidae), in the order Caprimulgiformes.
How can I identify the Great Eared-Nightjar?
The great eared nightjar is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in southwest India and in parts of Southeast Asia. This very large nightjar has long barred wings, a barred tail and long ear-tufts which are often recumbent. It has a white throat band but has no white on its...
Where can I report a Great Eared-Nightjar sighting?
You can log sightings of Great Eared-Nightjar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grenig1, or on iNaturalist.
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