Barred Owlet-nightjar
Aegotheles bennettii
The Barred Owlet-nightjar (Aegotheles bennettii) is a legendary owlet-nightjar found only in Papua New Guinea, weighing about 60 g. The barred owlet-nightjar is a species of bird in the owlet-nightjar family Aegothelidae.
About the Barred Owlet-nightjar
The barred owlet-nightjar is a species of bird in the owlet-nightjar family Aegothelidae. It is found in New Guinea. The species was originally thought to be the same species as the Australian owlet-nightjar, until that species was found within the range of the barred owlet-nightjar. It was also considered to be the same species as the Vogelkop owlet-nightjar. There are three subspecies, the nominate, from south-eastern New Guinea, A. b. wiedenfeldi from northern New Guinea, and A. b. plumifer from the D'Entrecasteaux Islands.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: June, July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in July. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Barred Owlet-nightjar look like?
- The barred owlet-nightjar is a species of bird in the owlet-nightjar family Aegothelidae.
- How big is a Barred Owlet-nightjar?
- The Barred Owlet-nightjar is a medium sized bird weighing about 60 g.
- Where can you see a Barred Owlet-nightjar?
- The Barred Owlet-nightjar is endemic to Papua New Guinea, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Barred Owlet-nightjar?
- The Barred Owlet-nightjar is most easily confused with the Moluccan Owlet-nightjar, the Feline Owlet-nightjar and the Mountain Owlet-nightjar.
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