Mountain Owlet-nightjar
Aegotheles albertisi
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<birdfyi-bird slug="aegotheles-albertisi"></birdfyi-bird>The Mountain Owlet-nightjar (Aegotheles albertisi) is a bird species in the family Aegothelidae, within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 22.8 cm and a weight of 37.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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เกี่ยวกับเรา
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 |
|---|---|---|
| กว้างปีก | 22.8 cm | 9.0 in |
| น้ำหนัก | 37.6 g | 1.33 oz |
การยืนยันชนิดพันธุ์
ขนนก
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
อาณาเขตทางภูมิศาสตร์
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.
สถานะการอนุรักษ์
พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์
การทำรัง
Nest type: CV.
จำนวนไข่
1
เสียง
เสียงร้อง
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
อนุกรมวิทยา
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| อันดับ | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| วงศ์ตระกูล | Aegothelidae |
| Genus | Aegotheles |
| ชนิดพันธุ์ | Aegotheles albertisi |
Distribution
Mountain Owlet-nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Aegothelidae family