Owlet-Nightjars: Aegothelidae - Physical Characteristics, Diet, Behavior And Reproduction, Conservation Status, Feline Owlet-nightjar (aegotheles Insignis): Species Account - GEOGRAPHIC RANGE, HABITAT, OWLET-NIGHTJARS AND PEOPLE

Owlet-Nightjars: Aegothelidae - Physical Characteristics

The name "owlet-nightjar" refers to the characteristics that these birds share with owls, members of the Strigiformes order, and with nightjars, other members of the Caprimulgiformes order. Owlet-nightjars and other members of this order have large heads and large eyes that provide strong vision at night. Owlet-nightjars also look somewhat like small owls. Both owlet-nightjars and ow…

Owlet-Nightjars: Aegothelidae - Diet

Owlet-Nightjars: Aegothelidae - Behavior And Reproduction

Australian owlet-nightjars hunt for food within a specific territory. Birds usually pair up to forage, look for food, at night. During the day, birds remain hidden in nests. Owlet-nightjars are hole-nesters, building nests in holes in trees and openings in rocks. Australian owlet-nightjars breed from July through December. The male and female birds build a nest out of green leaves. They build the …

Owlet-Nightjars: Aegothelidae - Conservation Status

Owlet-Nightjars: Aegothelidae - Feline Owlet-nightjar (aegotheles Insignis): Species Account

Physical characteristics: Feline owlet-nightjars look somewhat like cats. Their faces have a feline shape. Tufts of feathers above the eyes look like cats' ears, and they have whiskery bristles around the bill. Feline owlet-nightjars have long feathers that appear fluffy. Plumage color ranges from rufous to brown. Feather patterns include brown and black vermicular, twisted, lines and white…