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this bird was the female-totem 'if you killed one, the old women would be after you with a walking stick!' (S.D.) also Howitt 1904:144-5
(images - 1 - Owlet Nightjar by Les Peters - Bird Photography Australia - with permission, 2 - Owlet Nightjars illustration Goulds Birds of Australia, with permission.)