Great Eared-Nightjar

Lyncornis macrotis

The great eared nightjar is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. 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.

Scientific name

Lyncornis macrotis

Family

Nightjars and Allies

IUCN status

LC