Aegotheles cristatus

Australian Owlet-nightjar at Wamboin, NSW

Aegotheles cristatus at Wamboin, NSW - 7 Nov 2020
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Identification history

Aegotheles cristatus 28 Nov 2020 Liam.m
Aegotheles cristatus 28 Nov 2020 alicemcglashan
Unidentified 28 Nov 2020 alicemcglashan

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Australian Owlet-nightjar chick, plus two parents. The chick fledged last weekend (21 Nov) - image is from an earlier date, but an adult & chick are still using the nest box. Installed at 5m height.

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Sighting information

  • 3 Abundance
  • 7 Nov 2020 04:47 PM Recorded on
  • alicemcglashan Recorded by

Additional information

  • True Nesting site

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