The starry owlet-nightjar (Aegotheles tatei), also known as the spangled owlet-nightjar, is a species of bird in the family Aegothelidae. It is endemic to Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Starry owlet-nightjar
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Clade: Strisores
Order: Aegotheliformes
Family: Aegothelidae
Genus: Aegotheles
Species:
A. tatei
Binomial name
Aegotheles tatei
Rand, 1941

References

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  1. ^ BirdLife International (2023). "Aegotheles tatei". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023: e.T22728459A223586404. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T22728459A223586404.en. Retrieved 13 June 2024.