Starry Owlet-nightjar
Aegotheles tatei
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Papua New Guinea
- Family
- Owlet-nightjars (Aegothelidae)
- Order
- Aegotheliformes
Overview
The starry owlet-nightjar (Aegotheles tatei), 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.
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Range and habitat
Lowlands of central and eastern New Guinea.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Starry owlet-nightjar
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
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