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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

FELINE OWLET-NIGHTJAR (Aegotheles insignis): SPECIES ACCOUNT

GEOGRAPHIC RANGE

Owlet-nightjars live in Australia, Moluccas, New Guinea and nearby islands, Tasmania, and New Caledonia.

HABITAT

Owlet-nightjars live in various types of forests. Species in New Guinea range in rainforests, where rain throughout the year produces abundant growth. Owlet-nightjar species live in mountain forests, and in scrubland where there are fewer trees.

OWLET-NIGHTJARS AND PEOPLE

Owlet-nightjars have little contact with people.

Owlet-Nightjars: Aegothelidae - Physical Characteristics

Owlet-Nightjars: Aegothelidae - Diet

Owlet-Nightjars: Aegothelidae - Behavior And Reproduction

Owlet-Nightjars: Aegothelidae - Conservation Status

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

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