About the Mountain Owlet-nightjar
The Mountain owlet-nightjar 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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Aegotheliformes |
| Family | Owlet-nightjars (Aegothelidae) |
| Species | Aegotheles albertisi |
| Species Codes | moonig1, MOON, MONI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mountain Owlet-nightjar belong to?
The Mountain Owlet-nightjar (Aegotheles albertisi) belongs to the Owlet-nightjars family (Aegothelidae), in the order Aegotheliformes.
How can I identify the Mountain Owlet-nightjar?
The Mountain owlet-nightjar 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....
Where can I report a Mountain Owlet-nightjar sighting?
You can log sightings of Mountain Owlet-nightjar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code moonig1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Aegotheliformes
Order
10
Species in Family
31
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