Aegotheliformes
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Aegotheliformes is an order of small, nocturnal insectivorous birds known as owlet-nightjars, native primarily to Australasia.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Aegotheliformes canonical | 4 |
| Aegothelidae | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T2183646 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Aegotheliformes Context triple: [Telluraves, includes, Aegotheliformes]
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A.
Aequornithes
Aequornithes is a major clade of primarily aquatic, water-associated birds that includes groups such as penguins, loons, petrels, pelicans, and herons.
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B.
Mesitornithiformes
Mesitornithiformes is a small order of ground-dwelling birds endemic to Madagascar, known for their secretive behavior and limited flight.
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C.
Certhioidea
Certhioidea is a superfamily of small passerine birds that includes treecreepers, gnatcatchers, and related insectivorous species.
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D.
Musophagiformes
Musophagiformes is an order of African birds that includes turacos and plantain-eaters, known for their bright plumage and unique pigments.
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E.
Tarsiiformes
Tarsiiformes are a group of small, nocturnal primates known as tarsiers, characterized by their enormous eyes, elongated tarsal bones for leaping, and insectivorous diet.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Aegotheliformes Target entity description: Aegotheliformes is an order of small, nocturnal insectivorous birds known as owlet-nightjars, native primarily to Australasia.
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A.
Aequornithes
Aequornithes is a major clade of primarily aquatic, water-associated birds that includes groups such as penguins, loons, petrels, pelicans, and herons.
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B.
Mesitornithiformes
Mesitornithiformes is a small order of ground-dwelling birds endemic to Madagascar, known for their secretive behavior and limited flight.
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C.
Certhioidea
Certhioidea is a superfamily of small passerine birds that includes treecreepers, gnatcatchers, and related insectivorous species.
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D.
Musophagiformes
Musophagiformes is an order of African birds that includes turacos and plantain-eaters, known for their bright plumage and unique pigments.
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E.
Tarsiiformes
Tarsiiformes are a group of small, nocturnal primates known as tarsiers, characterized by their enormous eyes, elongated tarsal bones for leaping, and insectivorous diet.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (38)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
bird order
ⓘ
taxonomic order ⓘ |
| activityPattern | nocturnal ⓘ |
| clade |
Neoaves
ⓘ
Neornithes ⓘ Strisores ⓘ |
| class | Aves ⓘ |
| commonName | owlet-nightjars ⓘ |
| containsFamily | Aegothelidae ⓘ |
| containsGenus | Aegotheles ⓘ |
| describedAs | small nocturnal insectivorous birds ⓘ |
| diet | insectivorous ⓘ |
| foragingBehavior |
aerial insect hunting
ⓘ
ground and foliage gleaning ⓘ |
| hasCharacteristic |
cryptic plumage
ⓘ
large eyes ⓘ short bill ⓘ soft plumage adapted for silent flight ⓘ wide gape ⓘ |
| kingdom | Animalia ⓘ |
| memberOf | Strisores ⓘ |
| nativeTo |
Australasia
ⓘ
linked to:
Oceania
Australia ⓘ New Guinea ⓘ nearby Pacific islands ⓘ |
| phylum | Chordata ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Caprimulgiformes
ⓘ
frogmouths ⓘ hummingbirds ⓘ nightjars ⓘ swifts ⓘ |
| reproduction |
egg-laying
ⓘ
nest in tree cavities ⓘ |
| typicalHabitat |
forests
ⓘ
scrublands ⓘ woodlands ⓘ |
| vocalization |
trilling calls
ⓘ
whistling calls ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Aegotheliformes Description of subject: Aegotheliformes is an order of small, nocturnal insectivorous birds known as owlet-nightjars, native primarily to Australasia.
Referenced by (5)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: Aegotheliformes