Moluccan Owlet-nightjar vs Feline Owlet-nightjar
Aegotheles crinifrons compared with Aegotheles insignis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Moluccan Owlet-nightjar | Feline Owlet-nightjar |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aegotheles crinifrons | Aegotheles insignis |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Aegothelidae | Aegothelidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 32.9 cm (13.0 in) | 33.0 cm (13.0 in) |
| Weight | 136.0 g (4.80 oz) | 76.53333333333333 g (2.70 oz) |
| Diet | Strictly nocturnal; takes beetles, moths, and flying termites in sallying flight from a perch near … | Nocturnal insectivore catching beetles and moths in short sallying flights; also gleans invertebrates from tree … |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Moluccan Owlet-nightjar
Loud, resonant churring; deep 'churr-churr' for an owlet-nightjar; calls from Halmahera forest at night; larger size reflected in lower pitch; alarm a harsh bark
Feline Owlet-nightjar
Cat-like mewing 'meeow' calls; high, eerie shrieks; cat-like quality unique among nightjars; calls from New Guinea highland forest at night; alarm a hissing screech
Geographic Range & Migration
Moluccan Owlet-nightjar
Endemic to the northern Moluccas of Indonesia. Resident in lowland and hill forest on Halmahera and adjacent islands.
Feline Owlet-nightjar
Found in New Guinea from sea level to 2,400 m. Resident in lowland rainforest, hill forest, and lower montane moss forest.
Conservation Status
Moluccan Owlet-nightjar
Feline Owlet-nightjar
How to Tell Them Apart
Moluccan Owlet-nightjar
Large; dark sooty-brown upperparts with grey-buff barring; underparts pale buff heavily barred dark brown; very dark facial markings; North Moluccan endemic and one of the largest owlet-nightjars with uniformly dark …
Feline Owlet-nightjar
Large; rufous-brown upperparts with dark brown barring; underparts pale buff with dark brown barring throughout; facial disc bordered dark; two colour morphs—rufous and grey-brown; largest owlet-nightjar with somewhat cat-like facial …
About These Birds
Moluccan Owlet-nightjar
A medium-sized owlet-nightjar (25-29 cm) endemic to the Moluccan Islands of Indonesia. Dark brown plumage with rufous tones and a prominent erectile crest. Nocturnal insectivore of forest and forest edge. Found on Halmahera, Bacan, and possibly other islands.
Feline Owlet-nightjar
A large owlet-nightjar (28-30 cm), the biggest in its family. Found in montane forests of New Guinea at 1,500-3,800 m elevation. Dark barred plumage with a cat-like facial disc. Nocturnal insectivore. Its vernacular name refers to its feline facial appearance.