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6 July 2025
Owlet–nightjar – a dainty bird of the night

WHEN people see or hear birds in the night, many jump to the conclusion that they have come across some sort of owl.

Though that may be the case, there are other species of birds with owl–like habits such as frogmouths, nightjars, and Australia's smallest and most widespread nocturnal bird, the Owlet–nightjar.

Despite their name, the Owlet–nightjar is neither an owl, nor a nightjar, and it i...

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