Solomons Nightjar
Eurostopodus nigripennis
VUVulnerable Endemic to Solomon Islands
- Family
- Nightjars and Nighthawks (Caprimulgidae)
- Order
- Caprimulgiformes
Overview
The Solomons nightjar (Eurostopodus nigripennis) is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae.
It is found in the Solomon Islands archipelago. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It avoids human activity, and (like other nightjars) is nocturnal.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Northern and central Solomon Islands.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Solomons nightjar
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
