after their chick is around 22 days old. A female has been recorded laying as many as five eggs, successfully rearing two broods during a single season. Status and Conservation Previously considered moderately abundant across inland and northern areas, the spotted nightjar may be becoming more rare, particularly in southern parts of its range as a result of habitat loss associated with land clearing, reduced productivity and overgrazing of remnant native vegetation. Predation by feral cats and foxes is also likely to be significantly impacting abundance in some areas. The species is now listed among Australia's 26 declining woodland birds. References spotted nightjar Birds of Australia spotted nightjar Taxonomy articles created by Polbot