Australian Owlet-nightjar vs Feline Owlet-nightjar
Aegotheles cristatus verglichen mit Aegotheles insignis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Australian Owlet-nightjar | Feline Owlet-nightjar |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Aegotheles cristatus | Aegotheles insignis |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familie | Aegothelidae | Aegothelidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 27,2 cm (10.7 in) | 33,0 cm (13.0 in) |
| Gewicht | 48,0 g (1.69 oz) | 76,53333333333333 g (2.70 oz) |
| Ernährung | Crepuscular to nocturnal; feeds on large beetles, moths, and flying insects by aerial sallies and … | Nocturnal insectivore catching beetles and moths in short sallying flights; also gleans invertebrates from tree … |
| Gelegegröße | 2-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Australian Owlet-nightjar
Loud, churring 'churr-churr' and yapping 'quee-quee'; distinctive churring trill; calls at night from tree hollows in Australian woodland; alarm a sharp yapping series
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
Australian Owlet-nightjar
Found throughout Australia including Tasmania. Resident in woodland, mallee scrub, and suburban areas. Australia's most widespread owlet-nightjar.
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.
Erhaltungsstatus
Australian Owlet-nightjar
Feline Owlet-nightjar
How to Tell Them Apart
Australian Owlet-nightjar
Grey-brown upperparts with dark brown barring; underparts pale buff finely barred dark; facial disc with bold dark bars; small crest feathers; two morphs—grey and rufous-brown; commonly seen perching upright in …
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
Australian Owlet-nightjar
A small owlet-nightjar (21-25 cm), the most widespread and familiar member of its family. Found across Australia and southern New Guinea. Grey or rufous plumage with bold dark streaks and a distinctive facial disc. Nocturnal insectivore nesting in tree hollows. Resident and common.
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.