Moluccan Owlet-nightjar
A species of Euaegotheles Scientific name : Aegotheles crinifrons Genus : Euaegotheles
Moluccan Owlet-nightjar, A species of Euaegotheles
Botanical name: Aegotheles crinifrons
Genus: Euaegotheles
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Description
Photo By Don Roberson 
Description
The Moluccan owlet-nightjar (Aegotheles crinifrons), also known as the long-whiskered owlet-nightjar, is a species of bird in the family Aegothelidae. It is endemic to the northern Moluccas. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. 
Size
29 cm
Feeding Habits
Moluccan Owlet-nightjar primarily consumes small insects, catching them through sallying from perches or hover-gleaning from leaves, often returning to the same perch.
Habitat
The moluccan Owlet-nightjar typically resides in the dense foliage of lowland and hill forests, demonstrating adaptability by also occupying tall secondary growths, areas where the forest meets open land, and even in lightly wooded agricultural areas and coconut groves. These birds favor the ecological richness found in the expansive forest regions of tropical environments.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Don Roberson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Owlet-nightjars Genus
Euaegotheles Species
Moluccan Owlet-nightjar 
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