The white-throated nightjar or white-throated eared nightjar (Eurostopodus mystacalis) is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is endemic to eastern Australia; it is a non-breeding winter visitor in Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of White-throated Nightjar being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Caprimulgus madagascariensis
- Eurostopodus argus
- Caprimulgus jotaka
- Caprimulgus pectoralis
- Caprimulgus ruficollis
- Caprimulgus europaeus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Caprimulgiformes
- Family
- Caprimulgidae
- Genus
- Eurostopodus
- Species
- Eurostopodus mystacalis
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