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Mountain Owlet-nightjar

Aegotheles albertisi

Least Concern
翼開長
22.8 cm
体重
37.6 g
Aegothelidae
Caprimulgiformes

について

A medium-sized owlet-nightjar (21-24 cm) found in montane forests of New Guinea at 1,200-3,700 m elevation. Variable plumage with rufous and grey morphs. Nocturnal insectivore, feeding on beetles and moths near the ground. One of the more commonly encountered New Guinea owlet-nightjars.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 22.8 cm 9.0 in
体重 37.6 g 1.33 oz

識別

羽毛

Rufous-brown upperparts with dark blackish barring; underparts pale buff barred dark brown; facial disc with dark border lines; New Guinea montane species with warm rufous tones distinguishing it from lowland relatives.

Habitat & Range

分布域

Found in the mountains of New Guinea at 1,200–3,700 m. Resident in montane rainforest and moss forest. Widespread in New Guinea highlands.

Diet & Feeding

Nocturnal beetle and moth specialist; forages by short aerial pursuits and occasionally picks invertebrates from bark.

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: CV.

一腹卵数

1

鳴き声

さえずり

High-pitched churring trill; rapid 'cheerr-cheerr' from New Guinea mountains; calls at night from montane forest; alarm a sharp rapid chatter; higher than lowland species

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Aegothelidae
Genus Aegotheles
Aegotheles albertisi

Distribution

Mountain Owlet-nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.

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生息あり Not recorded
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よくある質問

What does the Mountain Owlet-nightjar eat?
Nocturnal beetle and moth specialist; forages by short aerial pursuits and occasionally picks invertebrates from bark.
Where does the Mountain Owlet-nightjar live?
Found in the mountains of New Guinea at 1,200–3,700 m. Resident in montane rainforest and moss forest. Widespread in New Guinea highlands.
Is the Mountain Owlet-nightjar endangered?
The Mountain Owlet-nightjar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Mountain Owlet-nightjar nest?
Nest type: CV.
What does the Mountain Owlet-nightjar sound like?
High-pitched churring trill; rapid 'cheerr-cheerr' from New Guinea mountains; calls at night from montane forest; alarm a sharp rapid chatter; higher than lowland species
How big is the Mountain Owlet-nightjar?
The Mountain Owlet-nightjar has a wingspan of 22.8 cm, weight of 37.6 g.
What order and family does the Mountain Owlet-nightjar belong to?
The Mountain Owlet-nightjar (Aegotheles albertisi) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Aegothelidae.

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