The Aegothelis savesi (scientific name) or new caledonian owlet is found only in the savannah and humid forests of New Caledonia, an island off the coast of Australia. 11 inches in height, its plumage is grey-brown and black in colour. It has a long but rounded tail, short rounded wings, and longer legs than any of its cousin species. Insectivorous in food habits, its diet also includes small animals, which it swoops down and catches. However, this bird’s last siting was in 1998. And only two specimens have ever been collected. As a result, almost nothing is known about its breeding habits, clutch-size or incubation period. It is believed that they nest and roost in tree-holes. Its IUCN listing is CRITICALLY ENDANGERED.
New Caledonian Owlet
