About the Wallace's Owlet-nightjar
Wallace's owlet-nightjar is a species of bird in the family Aegothelidae. It is found in New Guinea.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Aegotheliformes |
| Family | Owlet-nightjars (Aegothelidae) |
| Species | Aegotheles wallacii |
| Species Codes | waonig1, WAON, WONI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Wallace's Owlet-nightjar belong to?
The Wallace's Owlet-nightjar (Aegotheles wallacii) belongs to the Owlet-nightjars family (Aegothelidae), in the order Aegotheliformes.
How can I identify the Wallace's Owlet-nightjar?
Wallace's owlet-nightjar is a species of bird in the family Aegothelidae. It is found in New Guinea....
Where can I report a Wallace's Owlet-nightjar sighting?
You can log sightings of Wallace's Owlet-nightjar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code waonig1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Aegotheliformes
Order
10
Species in Family
13
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