New Caledonian Nightjar

Eurostopodus exul

New Caledonian Nightjar (Eurostopodus exul) — Nightjars & Allies of Australia & Oceania.

The New Caledonian Nightjar (Eurostopodus exul) is a member of the Caprimulgidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 77 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Critically Endangered.

Conservation status

IUCN Red List

CR Critically Endangered

Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Caprimulgiformes
Family Caprimulgidae Nightjars
Genus Eurostopodus
Species exul

Where it lives

Grande Terre (New Caledonia; sole record a 1939 specimen)

Australia & Oceania

Quick facts

Weight: 77 g
Diet: Invertebrate-eaters
Family: Caprimulgidae
Order: Caprimulgiformes
Habitat: Woodland

How to identify

Similar birds

Least Concern

Biology & behaviour

Diet

The New Caledonian Nightjar is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.

Behaviour

A bird of semi-open forest, it is highly aerial, spending much of its time on the wing.

Migration

The New Caledonian Nightjar is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

The New Caledonian Nightjar (Eurostopodus exul) is a species of bird in the Caprimulgidae family, part of the order Caprimulgiformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Grande Terre (New Caledonia; sole record a 1939 specimen).

It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 77 g, with a wing length of about 18.2 cm and a tail of around 14.2 cm.

It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the New Caledonian Nightjar?

The New Caledonian Nightjar is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 77 g.

Where does the New Caledonian Nightjar live?

The New Caledonian Nightjar is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Grande Terre (New Caledonia; sole record a 1939 specimen), where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.

What family does the New Caledonian Nightjar belong to?

The New Caledonian Nightjar (Eurostopodus exul) belongs to the Caprimulgidae family, in the order Caprimulgiformes.

What does the New Caledonian Nightjar eat?

The New Caledonian Nightjar is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.

Does the New Caledonian Nightjar migrate?

The New Caledonian Nightjar is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

Is the New Caledonian Nightjar endangered?

It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.