About the White-throated Nightjar
The white-throated nightjar or white-throated eared-nightjar is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is endemic to eastern Australia; it is a non-breeding winter visitor in Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) |
| Species | Eurostopodus mystacalis |
| Species Codes | whtnig3, WTNI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-throated Nightjar belong to?
The White-throated Nightjar (Eurostopodus mystacalis) belongs to the Nightjars and Allies family (Caprimulgidae), in the order Caprimulgiformes.
How can I identify the White-throated Nightjar?
The white-throated nightjar or white-throated eared-nightjar is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is endemic to eastern Australia; it is a non-breeding winter visitor in Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests....
Where can I report a White-throated Nightjar sighting?
You can log sightings of White-throated Nightjar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whtnig3, or on iNaturalist.
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