StatusNative
RarityFairly Common
Height27 cm
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"Spotted Nightjars can enter a state of torpor during cold or food-scarce periods, lowering their body temperature to conserve energy-a vital adaptation for desert living."
Field Guide
Spotted Nightjar
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The Spotted Nightjar is a widespread nocturnal bird of Australia’s drier inland, well adapted to open woodlands, scrublands, grasslands, and even desert environments. Its intricate patterning and colouration allow it to blend seamlessly with the ground, making it difficult to spot during the day as it roosts on sandy or stony soil.
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