Great Eared-Nightjar

The great eared nightjar (Lyncornis macrotis) is a species of nightjar in the genus Lyncornis. It is found in southwest India and in parts of Southeast Asia. This very large nightjar has long barred wings, a barred tail and long ear-tufts which are often recumbent. It has a white throat band but has no white on its wings or on its tail.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Great Eared-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

• Eurostopodus mystacalis
• Lurocalis semitorquatus
• Caprimulgus jotaka
• Antrostomus carolinensis
• Caprimulgus atripennis

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Aves

Order

Caprimulgiformes

Family

Caprimulgidae

Genus

Lyncornis

Species

Lyncornis macrotis

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