Australian Owlet-nightjar

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Australian Owlet-nightjar (<em>Aegotheles cristatus</em>) is a species of Owlet-nightjars (<em>Aegothelidae</em>) in the order Owlet-nightjars.

Overview

Australian Owlet-nightjar (Aegotheles cristatus) is a species of Owlet-nightjars (Aegothelidae) in the order Owlet-nightjars.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Aegotheles; binomial: Aegotheles cristatus; authority: (Shaw, 1790).

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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