Malaysian Eared Nightjar
Lyncornis temminckii
The Malaysian Eared Nightjar (Lyncornis temminckii) is a rare nightjars and nighthawk found in 5 countries, weighing about 96 g. The Malaysian eared nightjar or Malay eared nightjar is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae.
About the Malaysian Eared Nightjar
The Malaysian eared nightjar or Malay eared nightjar is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It was formerly placed in the genus Eurostopodus. It is known as Taptibau Kecil in Bahasa melayu or Tukang Tabtibau amongst Malaysian indigenous communities. It is dispersed throughout Southeast Asia, primarily occurring in Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo, Thailand, Indonesia and Singapore. It is a nocturnal insectivorous bird characterised by cryptic colouration of brown and white patterns, to aid it in camouflaging into its environment. Due to the nocturnal nature and feeding habits, it prefers subtropical, tropical and moist lowland forests, and have been recorded from sea-level to 1065…
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How to identify it
Voice: In the eared nightjars, vocalisations and songs are thought to attain information regarding the identity of the bird, purposing as sexual and territorial display. These territorial songs are often delivered at dusk and dawn but can persist through the night, and they typically produce these songs during flight.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, with peak activity in July. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Malaysian Eared Nightjar?
- Voice: In the eared nightjars, vocalisations and songs are thought to attain information regarding the identity of the bird, purposing as sexual and territorial display. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Malaysian Eared Nightjar?
- The Malaysian Eared Nightjar is a medium sized bird weighing about 96 g.
- Where can you see a Malaysian Eared Nightjar?
- The Malaysian Eared Nightjar occurs in 5 countries, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand and Brunei.
- What birds look similar to a Malaysian Eared Nightjar?
- The Malaysian Eared Nightjar is most easily confused with the Great Eared Nightjar.
- Is the Malaysian Eared Nightjar endangered?
- The Malaysian Eared Nightjar is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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