About the Feline Owlet-nightjar
The feline owlet-nightjar is a species of bird in the order Aegotheliformes and the family Aegothelidae. It is found in New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Aegotheliformes |
| Family | Owlet-nightjars (Aegothelidae) |
| Species | Aegotheles insignis |
| Species Codes | feonig1, FONI, FEON |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Feline Owlet-nightjar belong to?
The Feline Owlet-nightjar (Aegotheles insignis) belongs to the Owlet-nightjars family (Aegothelidae), in the order Aegotheliformes.
How can I identify the Feline Owlet-nightjar?
The feline owlet-nightjar is a species of bird in the order Aegotheliformes and the family Aegothelidae. It is found in New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests....
Where can I report a Feline Owlet-nightjar sighting?
You can log sightings of Feline Owlet-nightjar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code feonig1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Aegotheliformes
Order
10
Species in Family
38
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