Barred Owlet-nightjar Bird Details

Aegotheles bennettii
Barred Owlet-nightjar
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Adelardo Tommaso Salvadori and Luigi Mari Albertis, 1875
Caprimulgiformes (NIGHTJARS AND ALLIES)
Aegothelidae
Aegotheles

Australia.

Appearance :
The Barred Owlet-nightjar is a small nocturnal bird with a distinctive appearance. It has a plump body, large head, and relatively short wings and tail. The plumage is mostly brown with intricate barring and mottling, which helps it blend into its habitat.
Behaviour :
This species is primarily nocturnal and crepuscular, meaning it is active during twilight and night. It hunts insects from perches and has a distinctive call which is often heard at dusk.
Habitat :
Barred Owlet-nightjars inhabit forests and woodlands, preferring areas with dense vegetation where they can roost and nest in tree hollows.
Diet :
They primarily feed on insects such as moths, beetles, and other small invertebrates that they catch in flight or pick off vegetation.
Conservation Status :
Least Concern
Distribution :
They are found in various parts of Australia, particularly in the northern and eastern regions, including Queensland and the Northern Territory.
Population Size :
Specific population size estimates are not readily available.
Life Span :
Live up to 10 years or more.
Body And Tarsus:
  • The Barred Owlet-nightjar has a plump body with a compact appearance, adapted for nocturnal flight and hunting.
  • Tarsus Length: Typically, short.
Head And Bill :
  • Head: The head is relatively large compared to its body size.
  • Bill: A short, stout bill.
  • Bill Length: The bill is short.
Length :
Measures around 20-25 centimeters in length.
Neck :
The neck is relatively short and stout, blending into the compact body structure.
Size :
Small to medium-sized bird.
Tail Details :
  • Tail: The tail is short and rounded.
  • Tail Length: Approximately 7-10 centimeters in length.
    • Weight :
    Generally 60gram.
    Wing :
    Wings are moderately long and pointed, adapted for swift and silent flight.
    Wing Span :
    Wingspan typically matches or slightly exceeds body length, aiding in agile flight.
    Facial Feature :
    The Barred Owlet-nightjar has large, dark eyes adapted for low-light vision, and a facial disk that helps in capturing and focusing sound during hunting.
    Nest Details :
  • Nest: Nests in tree hollows or other concealed locations within forests or woodlands.
  • Nest Made Up of: The nest is usually made up of leaves, bark, and other plant material, forming a simple structure within the chosen cavity.
    • Breeding Season :
    Typically breeds during the warmer months of the year, which in northern Australia can correspond to the wet season.
    Nesting Season :
    Generally occurs during the breeding period.
    Egg Color :
    Generally white or creamy-white with possibly some speckling.
    Egg Length :
    Approximately 24-28 millimeters.
    Egg Width and Weight :
  • Egg Width: Around 19-22 millimeters.
  • Egg Weight: Each egg weighs approximately 3-5 grams.
    • Clutch Size :
    Typically lays 1-2 eggs per clutch.
    No. of Broods :
    Usually raises one brood per breeding season.
    Incubation Period :
    About 20-30 days, during which the female primarily incubates the eggs.
    Nestling Period :
    About 30-40 days before fledging.
    Vocalization :
    They are known for their distinctive vocalizations, including soft, repetitive calls often heard at dusk and during the night.
    Sex Demorphism :
    Males and females generally having similar plumage and size
    Migration Details :

    They are non-migratory birds.

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