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Trauernachtschwalbe

Nyctipolus nigrescens

Least Concern

About

The Blackish Nightjar (Nyctipolus nigrescens) is a species in the genus Nyctipolus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Japanese クロヨタカ
Chinese 暗色夜鹰
Spanish Chotacabras Negruzco
French Engoulevent noirâtre
German Trauernachtschwalbe
Portuguese bacurau-de-lajeado
Russian Траурный козодой

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Trauernachtschwalbe?
The scientific name of Trauernachtschwalbe is Nyctipolus nigrescens. It belongs to the genus Nyctipolus.
What is the conservation status of Trauernachtschwalbe?
Trauernachtschwalbe (Nyctipolus nigrescens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Trauernachtschwalbe live?
Trauernachtschwalbe is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Trauernachtschwalbe belong to?
Trauernachtschwalbe (Nyctipolus nigrescens) belongs to the genus Nyctipolus, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprimulgidae.
Is Trauernachtschwalbe endangered?
No, Trauernachtschwalbe (Nyctipolus nigrescens) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Trauernachtschwalbe belong to?
Trauernachtschwalbe (Nyctipolus nigrescens) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Trauernachtschwalbe?
The closest relatives of Trauernachtschwalbe in the genus Nyctipolus include Spixnachtschwalbe.

Native Range — 4 Countries

Genus Nyctipolus — 2 Species

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Spixnachtschwalbe
Nyctipolus hirundinaceus
LC
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Trauernachtschwalbe
Nyctipolus nigrescens
LC

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