Malaysian Eared Nightjar

Lyncornis temminckii

Family: Nightjars and Nighthawks · Status: Former resident · Size: 25–28 cm · Conservation: Least Concern

Range

Found from the Thai-Malay Peninsula to Sumatra and Borneo.

Identification

Adult resembles Large-tailed Nightjar but smaller and has significantly darker overall plumage, inconspicuous ear-tuffs, diagnostic narrow whitish collar and lacks the obvious whitish markings on wings and tail. The call, which is loud and distinctive, is the best way to distinguish it from other nightjar species when seen in flight at dawn or dusk.

Habitat

Forest and forest edge.

Behaviour

Insectivorous, foraging in flight over forest clearings, forest edge, and open areas.