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ForestScrapeMedium · 77 gID tip
The body length of adults is around 26–30 centimetres (10–12 in). Adult wingspan is ~19.6–21.9 centimetres (7.7–8.6 in); tail length is ~13.4–15.7 centimetres (5.3–6.2 in); the bill length is ~1.35–1.61 centimetres (0.53–0.63 in). Archbold's nightjar's small, hooked beak is black, its irises are dark brown, and its legs and feet are dark grey or brown with black claws. The top of E. archboldi's head is dark brown and streaked buff-rufous along the edges of the feathers. Sides of the crown are grey-brown with thin black streaks. Voice: Not much is known of E. archboldi's vocalizations, as it is a relatively quiet bird. Its song is mainly heard at dusk, and consists of a soft guttural call of 2-3 short trilled tchrrrt notes. If a threat is detected and an adult is startled from its nest, it may produce a very loud alarm call before retreating to a nearby branch.
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When to see the Archbold's Nightjar
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Where to see the Archbold's Nightjar
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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.
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Easily confused with
Satanic NightjarEurostopodus diabolicusThe Satanic nightjar measures about 27 cm (11 in) long.
Solomons NightjarEurostopodus nigripennisThe Solomons nightjar is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae.
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