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LCLeast ConcernEndemicInvertebrates
ForestMedium · 136 g
ForestMedium · 136 g
When to see the Moluccan Owlet-nightjar
One bar for each month. Filled bars are the 5 months with records; pale bars are months with none. The wide bar is July, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Moluccan Owlet-nightjar
Regular range
The map shades 1 country with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the Moluccan Owlet-nightjar
The Moluccan owlet-nightjar, also known as the long-whiskered owlet-nightjar, is a species of bird in the family Aegothelidae. It is endemic to the northern Moluccas.
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Easily confused with
Barred Owlet-nightjarAegotheles bennettiiThe barred owlet-nightjar is a species of bird in the owlet-nightjar family Aegothelidae.
Feline Owlet-nightjarAegotheles insignisThe feline owlet-nightjar is the largest owlet-nightjar in New Guinea, having a length of 28-30 cm.
Mountain Owlet-nightjarAegotheles albertisiOwlet-nightjars have wide beak bills, short legs, and upright posture.
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