Starry Owlet-nightjar
Aegotheles tatei
Starry Owlet-nightjar (Aegotheles tatei) — Nightjars & Allies of Australia & Oceania.
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The Starry Owlet-nightjar (Aegotheles tatei) is a member of the Aegothelidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 52 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Aegotheliformes
- Family Aegothelidae Owlet-nightjars
- Genus Aegotheles
- Species tatei
Where it lives
Fly/Elevala area of east-central New Guinea and Amazon Bay area of far southeastern New Guinea
Quick facts
- Weight
- 52 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Aegothelidae
- Order
- Aegotheliformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Starry Owlet-nightjar is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Starry Owlet-nightjar is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Starry Owlet-nightjar (Aegotheles tatei) is a species of bird in the Aegothelidae family, part of the order Aegotheliformes. Its range spans Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Fly/Elevala area of ec New Guinea and Amazon Bay area of far se New Guinea.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 52 g, with a wing length of about 14.6 cm and a tail of around 13 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 3,664 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Starry Owlet-nightjar?
The Starry Owlet-nightjar is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 52 g.
Where does the Starry Owlet-nightjar live?
The Starry Owlet-nightjar is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Fly/Elevala area of ec New Guinea and Amazon Bay area of far se New Guinea, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Starry Owlet-nightjar belong to?
The Starry Owlet-nightjar (Aegotheles tatei) belongs to the Aegothelidae family, in the order Aegotheliformes.
What does the Starry Owlet-nightjar eat?
The Starry Owlet-nightjar is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Starry Owlet-nightjar migrate?
The Starry Owlet-nightjar is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Starry Owlet-nightjar endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
How large is the Starry Owlet-nightjar's range?
The Starry Owlet-nightjar has a mapped global range of about 3,664 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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