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| Photo by Ong Kiem Sian (Oriental Bird Images) |
Common name:
long-whiskered owlet-nightjar (en); noitibó-coruja-das-Molucas (pt); égothèle des Moluques (fr); egotelo moluqueño (es); Molukkenschwalm (de)
Taxonomy:
Order Caprimulgiformes
Family Aegothelidae
Range:
This species is endemic to the Mollucas Islands, in Indonesia, being found in North Maluku, Halmahera, Kasiruta and Bacan.
Size:
These birds are 27-31 cm long and weigh 105-170 g.
Habitat:
These birds are found in moist tropical forests and plantations, from sea level up to an altitude of 1.800 m.
Diet:
They feed on insects and other small arthropods.
Breeding:
Long-whiskered owlet-nightjars nest in tree hollows. The female lays 2-5 eggs which are incubated by both parents for about 4 weeks. The chicks fledge 3-5 weeks after hatching.
Conservation:
IUCN status – LC (Least Concern)
This species has a relatively large breeding range and is reported to be common on Halmahera. The population is suspected to be stable in the absence of evidence for any declines or substantial threats.
