Malaysian Nightjar
Lyncornis temminckii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderCaprimulgiformes (Nightjars and Allies)
- FamilyCaprimulgidae (Nightjars and Allies)
- GenusLyncornis (Eared Nightjars)
- SpeciesLyncornis temminckii (Malaysian Nightjar)
About the Malaysian Nightjar
The Malaysian eared nightjar or Malay eared nightjar (Lyncornis temminckii) is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It was formerly placed in the genus Eurostopodus. It is known as Taptibau Kecil in Bahasa melayu or Tukang Tabtibau amongst Malaysian indigenous communities. It is dispersed throughout Southeast Asia, primarily occurring in Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo, Thailand, Indonesia and Singapore. It is a nocturnal insectivorous bird characterised by cryptic colouration of brown and white patterns, to aid it in camouflaging into its environment. Due to the nocturnal nature and feeding habits, it prefers subtropical, tropical and moist lowland forests, and have been recorded from sea-level to 1065 meters. It is easily distinguished by its 'ear-tufts,' giving it an "eared" appearance which led to its name.
The Malaysian eared nightjar belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes, Caprimulgidae family and the Lyncornis genus. The nightjars include seven extant species split into two genera, Eurostopodus and Lyncornis. The Malaysian eared nightjar is monotypic and its sister species, the great eared nightjar (Lyncornis macrotis) are the only two species... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Malaysian Nightjar in Way Kambas National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Way Kambas National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 2 | Taman Negara National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 3 | Tanjung Puting National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 4 | Gunung Leuser National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 5 | Sepilok | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 6 | Danum Valley Conservation Area | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Malaysian Nightjar in Way Kambas National Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Malaysian Nightjar sighting in Way Kambas National Park, based on 94 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Malaysian Nightjar in Way Kambas National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Malaysian Nightjar in Way Kambas National Park in our monthly data.