Malaysian Eared Nightjar
Lyncornis temminckii
Least ConcernAves · Caprimulgiformes · Caprimulgidae
About
The Malaysian eared nightjar or Malay eared nightjar 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.
Fun Fact
Despite this declining population, they maintain their overall conservation status considering they have an extremely large range, with the species occupying a huge extent of occurrence up to 2,950,000 km2.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Distributed within tropical forests of Southeast Asia while Eurostopodus species are found more so in Australasian habitats with open environments.
Diet
Prey on the nightjars, as they occur in the same range as them, are nocturnal owls and this species is known to eat other smaller birds.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance