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Species of Thailand

Malaysian eared nightjar

Lyncornis temminckii

John Gould, 1838

In Thai: นกตบยุงพันธุ์มลายู

The Malaysian eared nightjar (Lyncornis temminckii) is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

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Category / Seasonal Status

BCST Category: Recorded in an apparently wild state within the last 50 years

BCST Seasonal status: Resident or presumed resident

Scientific classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Caprimulgiformes
Family
Caprimulgidae
Genus
Lyncornis
Species
Lyncornis temminckii

Common names

  • Thai: นกตบยุงพันธุ์มลายู

Synonyms

  • Eurostopodus temminckii

Conservation status

Least Concern (IUCN3.1)

Least Concern (IUCN3.1)

Near Threatened (IUCN3.1)

Near Threatened (ONEP)

Photos

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Range Map

Distribution map of Malaysian eared nightjar, Lyncornis temminckii in Thailand
  • Bang Lang National Park
  • Hala-Bala Wildlife Sanctuary
Range map of Lyncornis temminckii in Thailand