Starry Owlet-nightjar
Aegotheles tatei
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Birds
The starry owlet-nightjar, also known as the spangled owlet-nightjar, is a small to medium-sized, secretive nocturnal bird species found in the lowland forests of New Guinea. Like other owlet-nightjars in the family Aegothelidae, it has a distinctive appearance that falls between an owl and a nightjar. The species is very poorly known, recorded only from a few specimens and sightings. Due to its elusive nature, little is known about its life history, especially breeding behaviours and diet. Further study could reveal more about the species and inform future conservation and management efforts.
Classification
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Aegotheliformes
- Family
- Aegothelidae
- Genus
- Aegotheles