"Great Eared Nightjar" Bird Shaped Like A Dragon In A famous Cartoon (Pics & Video)

The great eared nightjar (Lyncornis macrotis) is a kind of nocturnal bird found in southeast Asia. They belong to the family Caprimulgidae. This bird has five subspecies categorized under it: Lyncornis macrotis macrotis, Lyncornis macrotis cerviniceps, Lyncornis macrotis bourdilloni, Lyncornis macrotis jacobsoni, and Lyncornis macrotis macropterus. To learn more about the great eared nightjar, keep reading!

The range of Lyncornis macrotis macrotis includes parts of the Philippines. Lastly, for the subspecies Lyncornis macrotis macropterus, the distribution range is Talaud Islands, Sula Islands, and so on. The great eared nightjar call is quite distinct and can be used to identify them. During flight or when perched, they give out a whistled 'put-wee-oo' sound. They also produce a sharp 'tsik' and then a 'ba-haaww' tone after a short pause. These birds become quite vocal during the breeding season.