Ocellated Poorwill

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (حيوانات)

Phylum

Chordata (حبليات)

Class

Aves (طيور)

Order

Caprimulgiformes (سبديات)

Family

Caprimulgidae

Genus

Nyctiphrynus

Species

Nyctiphrynus ocellatus (Ocellated Poorwill)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コモンヨタカ

Chinese 眼斑夜鷹

Spanish Chotacabras Ocelado

French Engoulevent ocellé

German Augennachtschwalbe

Portuguese bacurau-ocelado

Russian Глазчатый козодой

Similar Species in Nyctiphrynus

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Choco Poorwill

Nyctiphrynus rosenbergi

Near Threatened

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Yucatan Poorwill

Nyctiphrynus yucatanicus

Least Concern

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Eared Poorwill

Nyctiphrynus mcleodii

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ocellated Poorwill?

The scientific name of Ocellated Poorwill is Nyctiphrynus ocellatus. It belongs to the genus Nyctiphrynus.

What is the conservation status of Ocellated Poorwill?

Ocellated Poorwill (Nyctiphrynus ocellatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Ocellated Poorwill live?

Ocellated Poorwill is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.

What family does Ocellated Poorwill belong to?

Ocellated Poorwill (Nyctiphrynus ocellatus) belongs to the genus Nyctiphrynus, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprimulgidae.

Is Ocellated Poorwill endangered?

No, Ocellated Poorwill (Nyctiphrynus ocellatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Ocellated Poorwill belong to?

Ocellated Poorwill (Nyctiphrynus ocellatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

What are the closest relatives of Ocellated Poorwill?

The closest relatives of Ocellated Poorwill in the genus Nyctiphrynus include Choco Poorwill, Yucatan Poorwill, Eared Poorwill.