Aegotheles cristatus

1 Australian Owlet-nightjar at Bonang, VIC

Aegotheles cristatus at Bonang, VIC - suppressed
Aegotheles cristatus at Bonang, VIC - suppressed
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Aegotheles cristatus 5 Sep 2021 natureguy
Unverified 23 Aug 2021 JudithRoach

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I think this bird might be a night jar, but was out in broad day-light, as I went through the bush, keeping a eye on me.

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