Solomons Nightjar

Eurostopodus nigripennis

Solomons Nightjar (Eurostopodus nigripennis) — Nightjars & Allies of Australia & Oceania.

The Solomons Nightjar (Eurostopodus nigripennis) is a member of the Caprimulgidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 135 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.

Conservation status

IUCN Red List

VU Vulnerable

Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Caprimulgiformes
Family Caprimulgidae Nightjars
Genus Eurostopodus
Species nigripennis

Where it lives

Bougainville to Isabel and New Georgia group (northern, central Solomon Is.)

Australia & Oceania

Quick facts

Weight: 135 g
Diet: Invertebrate-eaters
Family: Caprimulgidae
Order: Caprimulgiformes
Habitat: Woodland

How to identify

Similar birds

Least Concern

Biology & behaviour

Diet

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

The Solomons Nightjar (Eurostopodus nigripennis) is a member of the Caprimulgidae family, within the order Caprimulgiformes. Its range spans Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Bougainville to Isabel and New Georgia group (n, c Solomon Is.).

It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 135 g, with a wing length of about 21.6 cm and a tail of around 13.4 cm.

It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.

Its mapped global range covers an estimated 24,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Solomons Nightjar?

The Solomons Nightjar is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 135 g.

Where does the Solomons Nightjar live?

The Solomons Nightjar is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Bougainville to Isabel and New Georgia group (n, c Solomon Is.), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.

What family does the Solomons Nightjar belong to?

The Solomons Nightjar (Eurostopodus nigripennis) belongs to the Caprimulgidae family, in the order Caprimulgiformes.

What does the Solomons Nightjar eat?

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

Does the Solomons Nightjar migrate?

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

Is the Solomons Nightjar endangered?

It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.

How large is the Solomons Nightjar's range?

The Solomons Nightjar has a mapped global range of about 24,000 km².