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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Aegotheliformes |
| Family | Owlet-nightjars (Aegothelidae) |
| Species | Aegotheles bennettii |
| Species Codes | barown1, BAON, BONI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Barred Owlet-nightjar belong to?
The Barred Owlet-nightjar (Aegotheles bennettii) belongs to the Owlet-nightjars family (Aegothelidae), in the order Aegotheliformes.
How can I identify 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 con...
Where can I report a Barred Owlet-nightjar sighting?
You can log sightings of Barred Owlet-nightjar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code barown1, or on iNaturalist.
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