Australian Owlet-Nightjar

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comments (8)

Ernst

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Very nice,Niel. Posted 2 years ago
1. Calbost Niel
  
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  Thanks Ernst Posted 2 years ago

Neptune

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Great find ! Posted 2 years ago
1. Calbost Niel
  
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  Thanks Annie Posted 2 years ago

Thibaud Aronson

Lion

Great bird! That's a family I've yet to encounter Posted 2 years ago
1. Calbost Niel
  
  Lion
  
  I avoid getting any closer Posted 2 years ago

Alexander Hassmueller

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Brilliant shot Niel! Interesting species as well, I first thought it‘s an owl. Posted 2 years ago
1. Calbost Niel
  
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  Hence the name I suppose Posted 2 years ago

The Australian Owlet-nightjar

The Australian Owlet-nightjar is a nocturnal bird found in open woodland across Australia and in southern New Guinea. It is colloquially known as "Moth Owl". It is the most common of the owlet-nightjars, and the best known of this secretive family.

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Similar species: Nightjars

Species identified by Calbost Niel

By Calbost Niel

Uploaded Apr 10, 2023. Captured Apr 10, 2023 15:45 in 80 Great Western Hwy, Woodford NSW 2778, Australia.

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NIKON Z 7_2
f/9.0
1/200s
ISO500
800mm

Captured in the fall. More fall photos.