VulnerableLegendaryEndemicInvertebratesForestMedium · 135 g
About the Solomons Nightjar
The Solomons nightjar is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in the Solomon Islands archipelago. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It avoids human activity, and is nocturnal.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in June · a winter visitor species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Archbold's NightjarEurostopodus archboldiThe body length of adults is around 26–30 centimetres (10–12 in).
Papuan NightjarEurostopodus papuensisThe 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.
Satanic NightjarEurostopodus diabolicusThe Satanic nightjar measures about 27 cm (11 in) long.
Satanic NightjarEurostopodus diabolicusThe Satanic nightjar measures about 27 cm (11 in) long.
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