About the Vogelkop Owlet-nightjar
The Vogelkop owlet-nightjar or allied owlet-nightjar is a species of bird in the family Aegothelidae. It can be found in New Guinea. It is known from Bird's Head Peninsula and Eastern Highlands Province.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Aegotheliformes |
| Family | Owlet-nightjars (Aegothelidae) |
| Species | Aegotheles affinis |
| Species Codes | barown2, VOON, VONI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Vogelkop Owlet-nightjar belong to?
The Vogelkop Owlet-nightjar (Aegotheles affinis) belongs to the Owlet-nightjars family (Aegothelidae), in the order Aegotheliformes.
How can I identify the Vogelkop Owlet-nightjar?
The Vogelkop owlet-nightjar or allied owlet-nightjar is a species of bird in the family Aegothelidae. It can be found in New Guinea. It is known from Bird's Head Peninsula and Eastern Highlands Province....
Where can I report a Vogelkop Owlet-nightjar sighting?
You can log sightings of Vogelkop Owlet-nightjar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code barown2, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Aegotheliformes
Order
10
Species in Family
4
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