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The Papuan nightjar is between 28 and 35 cm long, weighting 0.11 kg (female) and 0.12 kg (male) with a wingspan of 55–65 cm. It has huge eyes, a white V on its throat, and is mottled brown and grey with specks of gold, made to mimic forest leaf litter. It is distinguished from other members of its family by a lack of white tail or wing markings.
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When to see the Papuan Nightjar
One bar for each month. Filled bars are the 6 months with records; pale bars are months with none. The wide bar is July, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Papuan Nightjar
The map shades 2 countries with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the Papuan Nightjar
The Papuan nightjar or Papuan eared-nightjar is a species of nightjar in the family of Caprimulgidae. It is found in New Guinea and some surrounding islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. It is widespread, occurring across 1,210,000 km2, however its population is decreasing. Exact numbers are uncertain due to lack of data, but there is believed to be under 10,000 mature individuals. Its diet consists mainly of insects.
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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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