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Vogelkop Owlet-nightjar

Aegotheles affinis

Near Threatened
पंखों का फैलाव
26.7 cm
वजन
52.3 g
कुल
Aegothelidae
गण
Caprimulgiformes

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A medium-sized owlet-nightjar (22-24 cm) found in montane forests of the Vogelkop Peninsula (Bird's Head) of western New Guinea. Dark brown barred plumage. Nocturnal insectivore. Recently recognized as a distinct species, separated from Barred Owlet-nightjar. Limited ecological data.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव 26.7 cm 10.5 in
वजन 52.3 g 1.84 oz

पहचान

पंख

Dark grey-brown upperparts with darker barring; underparts pale buff barred dark brown; facial disc with dark border; restricted to Vogelkop Peninsula, New Guinea; slightly darker and greyer than allied Mountain Owlet-nightjar.

Habitat & Range

भौगोलिक वितरण

Endemic to the Vogelkop Peninsula of western New Guinea. Found in lowland and hill forest. Range and habits poorly understood from few specimens.

Diet & Feeding

Nocturnal insectivore feeding on beetles, moths, and ants; hunts with short aerial sallies and ground-gleaning.

संरक्षण स्थिति

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

ध्वनि

गीत

Soft churring trill; quiet 'trrr' from Vogelkop Peninsula forest; calls at night; poorly documented; similar to Barred Owlet-nightjar but softer; alarm a chattered series

वर्गिकी

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
गण Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
कुल Aegothelidae
Genus Aegotheles
प्रजातियां Aegotheles affinis

Distribution

Vogelkop Owlet-nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.

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उपस्थित Not recorded
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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

What does the Vogelkop Owlet-nightjar eat?
Nocturnal insectivore feeding on beetles, moths, and ants; hunts with short aerial sallies and ground-gleaning.
Where does the Vogelkop Owlet-nightjar live?
Endemic to the Vogelkop Peninsula of western New Guinea. Found in lowland and hill forest. Range and habits poorly understood from few specimens.
Is the Vogelkop Owlet-nightjar endangered?
The Vogelkop Owlet-nightjar has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What does the Vogelkop Owlet-nightjar sound like?
Soft churring trill; quiet 'trrr' from Vogelkop Peninsula forest; calls at night; poorly documented; similar to Barred Owlet-nightjar but softer; alarm a chattered series
How big is the Vogelkop Owlet-nightjar?
The Vogelkop Owlet-nightjar has a wingspan of 26.7 cm, weight of 52.3 g.
What order and family does the Vogelkop Owlet-nightjar belong to?
The Vogelkop Owlet-nightjar (Aegotheles affinis) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Aegothelidae.

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