New Caledonian Owlet-nightjar (Aegotheles savesi)
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New Caledonian Owlet-nightjar

Aegotheles savesi Layard, EL & Layard, ELC, 1881

52 gWeight

The New Caledonian owlet-nightjar (Aegotheles savesi), also known as the enigmatic owlet-nightjar, is a large owlet-nightjar with vermiculated grey-brown and black plumage.

Critically Endangered

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The New Caledonian owlet-nightjar (Aegotheles savesi), also known as the enigmatic owlet-nightjar, is a large owlet-nightjar with vermiculated grey-brown and black plumage. It has a long, slightly rounded tail, short, rounded wings, and long, stout legs. Its voice is unknown, but other owlet-nightjar species make churring and whistling sounds.

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Questions

How big is the New Caledonian Owlet-nightjar?

The New Caledonian Owlet-nightjar weighs around 52 g.

Where does the New Caledonian Owlet-nightjar live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: Grande Terre (New Caledonia); likely extinct.

Is the New Caledonian Owlet-nightjar endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the New Caledonian Owlet-nightjar as Critically Endangered.

What does the New Caledonian Owlet-nightjar eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the New Caledonian Owlet-nightjar in?

It belongs to the family Owlet-nightjars (Aegothelidae), order Aegotheliformes.

At a glance

Weight
52 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Conservation
Critically Endangered
More measurements
Wing
163 mm
Tail
149 mm
Bill
22 mm
Tarsus
32 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Australasia: Grande Terre (New Caledonia); likely extinct

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Owlet-nightjars Aegothelidae
Genus
Aegotheles

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New Caledonian Owlet-nightjar

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