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Mountain Owlet-nightjar
Aegotheles albertisi Sclater, PL, 1874
35 gWeight
The Mountain owlet-nightjar (Aegotheles albertisi) is a species of bird in the family Aegothelidae.
Busiest months: July–August · Most records: Papua New Guinea, Indonesia
Where and when it's recorded
Mountain Owlet-nightjar has been recorded at 10 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Kumul LodgePapua New Guinea226 records
- Minggre Birdwatching HomestayIndonesia100 records
- Arfak Mtns – MaybriIndonesia52 records
More places
- Arfak Mtns – German CampIndonesia16 records
- Mt Komonge RidgePapua New Guinea13 records
- Rondon RidgePapua New Guinea5 records
- Tari GapPapua New Guinea4 records
- Ambua LodgePapua New Guinea3 records
- Tomba & Murmur Pass [2400-2800m]Papua New Guinea1 record
- Rondon Ridge LodgePapua New Guinea1 record
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The Mountain owlet-nightjar (Aegotheles albertisi) is a species of bird in the family Aegothelidae. It is found in the highlands of New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
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Questions
How big is the Mountain Owlet-nightjar?
The Mountain Owlet-nightjar weighs around 35 g.
Where does the Mountain Owlet-nightjar live?
Its breeding range: Australasia: montane New Guinea. It is most often recorded in Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.
When is the best time to see the Mountain Owlet-nightjar?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July and August (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Mountain Owlet-nightjar endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Mountain Owlet-nightjar as Least Concern.
What does the Mountain Owlet-nightjar eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Mountain Owlet-nightjar in?
It belongs to the family Owlet-nightjars (Aegothelidae), order Aegotheliformes.
At a glance
- Weight
- 35 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 114 mm
- Tail
- 87 mm
- Bill
- 12 mm
- Tarsus
- 19 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Australasia: montane New Guinea
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Aegotheliformes
- Family
- Owlet-nightjars Aegothelidae
- Genus
- Aegotheles
Other birds in the genus Aegotheles
Feline Owlet-nightjarAegotheles insignis
Starry Owlet-nightjarAegotheles tatei
Moluccan Owlet-nightjarAegotheles crinifrons
Wallace's Owlet-nightjarAegotheles wallacii
New Caledonian Owlet-nightjarAegotheles savesi
Barred Owlet-nightjarAegotheles bennettii
Vogelkop Owlet-nightjarAegotheles affinis
Karimui Owlet-nightjarAegotheles terborghi
Australian Owlet-nightjarAegotheles cristatus
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