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Spotted Nightjar
Eurostopodus argus Hartert, EJO, 1892
25–28 cmLength93 gWeight
The spotted nightjar or spotted eared-nightjar (Eurostopodus argus) is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae.
Busiest months: April and September · Most records: Australia
Where and when it's recorded
Spotted Nightjar has been recorded at 18 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Bowra Wildlife SanctuaryAustralia207 records
- Gluepot ReserveAustralia96 records
- Hattah-Kulkyne National ParkAustralia65 records
More places
- Greater Bendigo National Park – KamarookaAustralia29 records
- Townsville Town Common Conservation ParkAustralia12 records
- Fogg Dam Conservation ReserveAustralia7 records
- Broome Bird ObservatoryAustralia7 records
- Goschen Bushland ReserveAustralia6 records
- Roebuck Plains StationAustralia6 records
- Tyto WetlandsAustralia6 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The spotted nightjar or spotted eared-nightjar (Eurostopodus argus) is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae.
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Questions
How big is the Spotted Nightjar?
The Spotted Nightjar is about 25–28 cm long and weighs around 93 g.
Where does the Spotted Nightjar live?
Its breeding range: Australasia: Australia (except southeastern, Tasmania). It is most often recorded in Australia.
When is the best time to see the Spotted Nightjar?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in April and September (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Spotted Nightjar endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Spotted Nightjar as Least Concern.
What does the Spotted Nightjar eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Spotted Nightjar in?
It belongs to the family Nightjars (Caprimulgidae), order Caprimulgiformes.
At a glance
- Length
- 25–28 cm
- Weight
- 93 g
- Habitat
- Woodland
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Feeds in the air
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 213 mm
- Tail
- 150 mm
- Bill
- 16 mm
- Tarsus
- 20 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Australasia: Australia (except southeastern, Tasmania)
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Caprimulgiformes
- Family
- Nightjars Caprimulgidae
- Genus
- Eurostopodus
Other birds in the genus Eurostopodus
White-throated NightjarEurostopodus mystacalis
Solomons NightjarEurostopodus nigripennis
New Caledonian NightjarEurostopodus exul
Satanic NightjarEurostopodus diabolicus
Papuan NightjarEurostopodus papuensis
Archbold's NightjarEurostopodus archboldi
Malaysian Eared NightjarLyncornis temminckii
Great Eared NightjarLyncornis macrotis
Collared NightjarGactornis enarratus
Nacunda NighthawkChordeiles nacunda
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