Birding in Echuca and District
Australian Owlet-nightjar
This
seldom-observed night bird was pictured, sitting on a branch, on a dull
April day, in Bryce Blair Reserve Whoroully, between Myrtleford and
Wangaratta. Owlet Nightjars appear to have huge eyes. Although reasonably
common, they usually conceal themselves in a tree hollow during daylight
hours. (317)
Other
night birds of the district include Barking Owl (uncommon; 246), Boobook
(moderately common; 242), Barn Owl (uncommon; 249) and Spotted Nightjar
(uncommon; 331).
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