Australian Owlet-nightjar

Aegotheles cristatus

Least Concern

The Australian Owlet-nightjar is the most widespread owlet-nightjar, occurring across Australia, Tasmania, and southern New Guinea. It uses open woodland, mallee, scrub, forest edges, and even urban-fringe habitats, roosting in tree hollows and hunting insects at night. Its broad range and adaptability support a Least Concern status.

Family

Aegothelidae

Group

Owlet-nightjars

Range

Australian Owlet-nightjar Range — Australia, Tasmania, and southern New Guinea

Population

≈ Unknown

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