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Falkennachtschwalbe

Chordeiles minor

Least Concern

About

Common Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Caprimulgiformes (Schwalmartige)

Species

Chordeiles minor (Falkennachtschwalbe)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アメリカヨタカ

Chinese 美洲夜鷹

Spanish Chotacabras zumbón

French Engoulevent d'Amérique

German Falkennachtschwalbe

Portuguese bacurau-norte-americano

Russian Виргинский сумеречный козодой

Similar Species in Chordeiles

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Antillennachtschwalbe

Chordeiles gundlachii

Chordeiles acutipennis

Least Concern

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Weißbauch-Nachtschwalbe

Chordeiles nacunda

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Falkennachtschwalbe?

The scientific name of Falkennachtschwalbe is Chordeiles minor. It belongs to the genus Chordeiles.

What is the conservation status of Falkennachtschwalbe?

Falkennachtschwalbe (Chordeiles minor) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Falkennachtschwalbe live?

Falkennachtschwalbe is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Falkennachtschwalbe belong to?

Falkennachtschwalbe (Chordeiles minor) belongs to the genus Chordeiles, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprimulgidae.

Is Falkennachtschwalbe endangered?

No, Falkennachtschwalbe (Chordeiles minor) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Falkennachtschwalbe belong to?

Falkennachtschwalbe (Chordeiles minor) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Falkennachtschwalbe?

The closest relatives of Falkennachtschwalbe in the genus Chordeiles include Antillennachtschwalbe, Flussnachtschwalbe, Gnomennachtschwalbe, Texasnachtschwalbe, Weißbauch-Nachtschwalbe.