Barred Owlet-nightjar
Aegotheles bennettii
Least ConcernAves · Apodiformes · Aegothelidae
About
The barred owlet-nightjar is a species of bird in the owlet-nightjar family Aegothelidae. It is found in New Guinea. The species was originally thought to be the same species as the Australian owlet-nightjar, until that species was found within the range of the barred owlet-nightjar. It was also considered to be the same species as the Vogelkop owlet-nightjar. There are three subspecies, the nominate, from south-eastern New Guinea, A. b. wiedenfeldi from northern New Guinea, and A. b. plumifer from the D'Entrecasteaux Islands.
Fun Fact
It was also considered to be the same species as the Vogelkop owlet-nightjar.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Habitat is tropical moist lowland forests, or forest edge, up to 1,100 m (3,600 ft), or 800 m (2,600 ft) for the nominate race.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance