About the Spotted Nightjar
The spotted nightjar or spotted eared-nightjar is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It inhabits much of mainland Australia and has also been found in several Indonesian islands. Its natural habitats are open forests and woodlands, scrub, spinifex and tussock grassland, savannah woodland and mangroves.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) |
| Species | Eurostopodus argus |
| Species Codes | sponig1, SPNI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spotted Nightjar belong to?
The Spotted Nightjar (Eurostopodus argus) belongs to the Nightjars and Allies family (Caprimulgidae), in the order Caprimulgiformes.
How can I identify the Spotted Nightjar?
The spotted nightjar or spotted eared-nightjar is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It inhabits much of mainland Australia and has also been found in several Indonesian islands. Its natural habitats are open forests and woodlands, scrub, spinifex and tussock grassland, savannah wood...
Where can I report a Spotted Nightjar sighting?
You can log sightings of Spotted Nightjar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sponig1, or on iNaturalist.
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