Archbold’s Nightjar

Overview

Archbold's nightjar (Eurostopodus archboldi), also known as the mountain eared nightjar or cloud-forest nightjar, is a dark and densely spotted species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is endemic to New Guinea and is the only nightjar species inhabiting the high-elevation subtropical and tropical montane forests of New Guinea. This bird is named after the American explorer Richard Archbold, whose expedition in New Guinea in 1933-1934 led to the discovery of the species.
Archbold's nightjar is a nocturnal species, roosting on the ground during the day and emerging to forage at night.

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