Starry Owlet-nightjar

Aegotheles tatei

Least Concern

The Starry Owlet-nightjar is a poorly known nocturnal bird of New Guinea lowland forest. Its speckled plumage helps it disappear against bark and shadow while it roosts by day, then it hunts insects after dark. It is currently listed as Least Concern, but its secretive habits mean its abundance is not well measured.

Family

Aegothelidae

Group

Owlet-nightjars

Range

Starry Owlet-nightjar Range — Lowland forests of central-eastern and far southeastern New Guinea

Population

≈ Unknown

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