About the Australian Owlet-nightjar
The Australian Owlet-nightjar (Aegotheles cristatus) is a species documented in our database. Learn more about this species through the information below.
Conservation Status
Australian Owlet-nightjar is currently listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
Population Trend
stable
Current Threats
- Habitat loss due to deforestation
Photo Gallery
1 photos available
Geographic Distribution
Distribution by Region
Australia
Continent: Australia
Country: Australia
Region: Throughout Australia
Distribution Overview
Widely distributed across Australia, including Tasmania.
Quick Facts
- Size
- 21 - 25 cm
- Weight
- 40 - 100 g
- Lifespan
- Up to 10 years years
- Diet
- InsectsSpidersSmall mammals
Habitat
ForestsWoodlandsScrublandsFarmlands
Behavior
- Nocturnal and crepuscular, active during night and twilight
- Often resides in tree hollows during the day
- Emits a soft, churring call