
Starry Owlet-nightjar
A species of Euaegotheles Scientific name : Aegotheles tatei Genus : Euaegotheles
Starry Owlet-nightjar, A species of Euaegotheles
Botanical name: Aegotheles tatei
Genus: Euaegotheles
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Description

Description

The starry owlet-nightjar (Aegotheles tatei), also known as the spangled owlet-nightjar, is a species of bird in the family Aegothelidae. It is endemic to Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests It is threatened by habitat loss.

Size
25 cm


Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Owlet-nightjars Genus
Euaegotheles Species
Starry Owlet-nightjar