Mountain Owlet-nightjar
A species of Owlet-nightjars Scientific name : Aegotheles albertisi Genus : Owlet-nightjars
Mountain Owlet-nightjar, A species of Owlet-nightjars
Botanical name: Aegotheles albertisi
Genus: Owlet-nightjars
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Description
Photo By Lars Petersson 
Description
The mountain owlet-nightjar (Aegotheles albertisi) is a species of bird in the family Aegothelidae. It is found in the highlands of New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. 
Size
20 cm
Feeding Habits
Mountain Owlet-nightjar primarily consumes a variety of insects, including beetles, moths, flies, and grasshoppers, occasionally eating earthworms. Mountain Owlet-nightjar forages at night in montane forest clearings, utilizing undisclosed techniques unique to its species.
Habitat
The mountain Owlet-nightjar typically resides in mountainous forest environments, including forest margins, cultivated gardens, and areas interspersed with tree ferns. These regions are characterized by dense vegetation and ample tree cover which provides shelter and foraging opportunities, crucial for the mountain Owlet-nightjar's nocturnal lifestyle.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Lars Petersson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Owlet-nightjars Genus
Owlet-nightjars Species
Mountain Owlet-nightjar 
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