A project of the Biomimicry Institute discusses how the eyes of oilbirds allow them to see in the dark, and provides a summary of the research, an expert contact, and possible application ideas.

Introduces the family Steatornithidae, which has one genus and one species, Steatornis caripensis or the oilbird. Describes the nocturnal fruit-eating bird, and provides videos.

Describes the large, strange, cave-dwelling vegetarian nightbird. With information on behaviour, photographs, and cited literature.

A creationist viewpoint claiming the species eludes an evolutionary explanation.