Buff-collared Nightjar vs California alder

Antrostomus ridgwayi compared with Alnus rhombifolia

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Buff-collared Nightjar California alder
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Aves (Birds) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Caprimulgiformes (Caprimulgiformes) Fagales (Beeches & Oaks)
Family Caprimulgidae Betulaceae
Genus Antrostomus Alnus
Species Antrostomus ridgwayi Alnus rhombifolia

Conservation Status

Buff-collared Nightjar

LC — Least Concern

California alder

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Buff-collared Nightjar California alder
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Buff-collared Nightjar

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.

California alder

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found in Canada.

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.

California alder

The California alder (Alnus rhombifolia) is a species in the genus Alnus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

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