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Australian Owlet-nightjar taken at wine dam in Hardys Scrub at Blewwit Springs South Australia Aegotheles cristatus,Australia,Australian Owlet-nightjar,Fall,Geotagged Click/tap to enlarge

Australian Owlet-nightjar

taken at wine dam in Hardys Scrub at Blewwit Springs South Australia

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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 Jef braund
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By Jef braund

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Uploaded Mar 25, 2017. Captured Mar 23, 2017 21:50 in Wine Dam Track, Blewitt Springs SA 5171, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/332s
  • ISO400
  • 300mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.