Bastard Cedar vs Buff-collared Nightjar
Calocedrus decurrens compared with Antrostomus ridgwayi
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bastard Cedar | Buff-collared Nightjar |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Coniferophyta (Conifers) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Pinopsida (Conifers) | Aves (Birds) |
| Order | Pinales (Pines & Allies) | Caprimulgiformes (Caprimulgiformes) |
| Family | Cupressaceae | Caprimulgidae |
| Genus | Calocedrus | Antrostomus |
| Species | Calocedrus decurrens | Antrostomus ridgwayi |
Conservation Status
Bastard Cedar
LC — Least ConcernBuff-collared Nightjar
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bastard Cedar | Buff-collared Nightjar |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Bastard Cedar
Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.
Found across Europe (6 countries) and South America (Brazil).
Buff-collared Nightjar
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Found in Norway.
Bastard Cedar
The Bastard Cedar (Calocedrus decurrens) is a species in the genus Calocedrus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.
Buff-collared Nightjar
The Buff-Collared Nightjar (Antrostomus ridgwayi) is a species in the genus Antrostomus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
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