Kingdom Animalia Order Caprimulgiformes Genus Aegotheles Higher classification Owlet-nightjar | Phylum Chordata Family Aegothelidae Scientific name Aegotheles tatei Rank Species | |
Similar Owlet‑nightjar, Bird, Feline owlet‑nightjar, Barred owlet‑nightjar, Moluccan owlet‑nightjar | ||
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.
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