About the Starry Owlet-nightjar
The starry owlet-nightjar, also known as the spangled owlet-nightjar, is a small to medium-sized, secretive nocturnal bird species found in the lowland forests of New Guinea. Like other owlet-nightjars in the family Aegothelidae, it has a distinctive appearance that falls between an owl and a nightjar. The species is very poorly known, recorded only from a few specimens and sightings. Due to its elusive nature, little is known about its life history, especially breeding behaviours and diet. Further study could reveal more about the species and inform future conservation and management efforts.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Aegotheliformes |
| Family | Owlet-nightjars (Aegothelidae) |
| Species | Aegotheles tatei |
| Species Codes | spaown1, SONI, STON |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Starry Owlet-nightjar belong to?
The Starry Owlet-nightjar (Aegotheles tatei) belongs to the Owlet-nightjars family (Aegothelidae), in the order Aegotheliformes.
How can I identify the Starry Owlet-nightjar?
The starry owlet-nightjar, also known as the spangled owlet-nightjar, is a small to medium-sized, secretive nocturnal bird species found in the lowland forests of New Guinea. Like other owlet-nightjars in the family Aegothelidae, it has a distinctive appearance that falls between an owl and a nightj...
Where can I report a Starry Owlet-nightjar sighting?
You can log sightings of Starry Owlet-nightjar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code spaown1, or on iNaturalist.