Barred Owlet-nightjar
Aegotheles bennettii
NENot Evaluated
- Family
- Owlet-nightjars (Aegothelidae)
- Order
- Aegotheliformes
Overview
The barred owlet-nightjar (Aegotheles bennettii) is a species of bird in the owlet-nightjar family Aegothelidae. It is found in New Guinea. The species was originally thought to be the same species as the Australian owlet-nightjar, until that species was found within the range of the barred owlet-nightjar. It was also considered to be the same species as the Vogelkop owlet-nightjar.
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Range and habitat
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Barred owlet-nightjar
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
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