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A solar snooze - Owlet nightjar Middle of my night Aegotheles cristatus,Australia,Australian Owlet-nightjar,Geotagged,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

A solar snooze - Owlet nightjar

Middle of my night

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    So cool! Do you think it might be Aegotheles cristatus? Seems most commonly observed in NSW. Posted 2 years ago
    1. View Calbost Niel's profile
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      Yes it is Ferdy - just forgot to post it as such Posted 2 years ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
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        No worries and thanks for the update. Posted 2 years ago
  3. View Christine Young's profile
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    That's awesome! Posted 2 years ago
    1. View Calbost Niel's profile
      Calbost Niel
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      Quite a settled critter Posted 2 years ago
      1. View Christine Young's profile
        Christine Young
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        I envy its cozy nook. Posted 2 years ago
        1. View Calbost Niel's profile
          Calbost Niel
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          Seems very safe Posted 2 years ago
  5. View Neptune's profile
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    Great find! Posted one year ago
    1. View Calbost Niel's profile
      Calbost Niel
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      ZZZZZZankyou Posted one year ago

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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
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By Calbost Niel

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Uploaded Aug 20, 2023. Captured Aug 20, 2023 12:05 in 80 Great Western Hwy, Woodford NSW 2778, Australia.
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  • NIKON Z 7_2
  • f/9.0
  • 1/320s
  • ISO320
  • 800mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.